Moist, sweet, and oh so comforting! This Prune Bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert!
There are two paintings I have hanging in my work space that remind me of autumn in the country with their golden hues of burnt sienna and ochre, framed in brushed gilt.
If I had to liken autumn in New York to a specific scene, it would be these paintings. I've always admired them and the warmth they bring to the space.
As the nights grow longer and cooler, and the mornings are now veiled in the shadows of the early hour, we begin to feel that seasonal shift. Yes, friends, fall is on its way and for some of us, it is already here.
This Prune Bread has long been a favorite of mine. It is hearty and just sweet enough without being too heavy, making it perfect for breakfast with cream cheese and jam alongside a hot cup of coffee. It can also be served with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and enjoy in the evening for dessert. Whichever way you prefer, I know you will love it!
When I recreated this recipe, I decided to add just a sprinkle of white chocolate and walnuts for added texture to the bits of sweet prunes. Finish it off with a generous sprinkle of raw sugar before baking for a simple sugar crust in the end.
Prune Bread
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 bundt cake 1x
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour - sifted
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup prunes
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup cooking oil
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips - roughly chopped
- Raw sugar for sprinkling
- Butter for preparing a bundt pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
- Place the prunes and the raisins in a small sauce pot with one cup of water and one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Let the prunes come to a slight simmer and turn the heat off. Leave in the pot and allow to cool down while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- Combine the flour, white sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda and sift together into a large bowl.
- Add the chopped walnuts and white chocolate chips to the flour mixture and combine.
- In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, eggs and cooking oil and combine well with a fork.
- Strain the prunes, reserving the water.
- Carefully, chop the prunes and raisins roughly with a sharp. Add the chopped prunes back into the reserved water and add to the flour mixture.
- Add the beaten eggs and brown sugar to the flour and prune mixture.
- Prepare a bundt pan with butter.
- Place the batter into the bundt pan and sprinkle the top with the raw sugar.
- Bake for 50 – 60 minutes or until the toothpick test comes back clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 pieces of cake
This post has been updated September 2020. The original recipe was published May 2012.
And that is our recipe for Prune Bread. If you enjoyed this recipe, or have any questions or suggestions, be sure to let us know in the comments below. We always love hearing from you!
Happy Baking!
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Ξανθή says
Nice idea!!!
Kisses my fried!!!
Dining Alone says
I actually really love prunes, I think they get a bad rep and more people should try them.
Petra says
I'm a prune lover. Do you think that I could substitute butter for the shortening? Hope you're having a good week. Blessings!
Alida says
This is yummy Catherine! And very inventive too!
Tina Bk says
I think I have only one recipe of a baked good that actually calls for prunes, however I feel that they do lend a lot of tasty flavor and texture to cakes and muffins. It does look delicious and I love these style of cakes over the layer ones. Enjoy the day!
Loretta says
I really love prunes, but I have to admit, never had in a cake! How delicious it sounds! Hi Catherine, Have missed visiting...stopping by to say hello and wish you a wonderful evening! Hugs
mr. pineapple man says
This is a great idea!!
Pegasuslegend says
looks wonderful!
Buttercup says
This looks so good. I'm a prune/plum fan.
Joanne says
Wow, I would never have thought to do this with prunes!
Kim says
Mom's recipes????? Of course these are the best... These are so comforting... and uses lots of pantry ingredients! This bread looks good!
Lenia says
So simple,so tasteful!It looks amazing!Blessings,dear!
Ciao Chow Linda says
I'm one of those people who does really enjoy prunes and I know this cake has got to be delicious, especially since it's an old family recipe.
Kathy says
Catherine, This looks so gorgeous and I would love a piece right now! I love prune fillings…I will have to give this one a try!
Cristina Petrini says
I've tried bread in many ways, but never so surely it must be a great alternative!
Heather says
I've actually never tried prunes before. This looks and sounds so good, I have to try!
Jasmine Hewitt says
wow, i didnt know prune bread was a thing! Now I know, guess i'll try it!
Cynthia says
I love prunes! I’ll have to try this!
kumamonjeng says
This will make a great afternoon snacks and I am going to try this out.
talya says
This looks so yummy. I've never tried baking with prunes before- great idea!
Gloria says
This sounds like something my baba would make. Bundt cakes are the best. No fuss in decorating. Perfect for brunch too.
Sharon says
This is a wonderful dessert! I love that the prunes make it super sweet and then have the plump raisins and white chocolate chips throughout it.
Ramona says
I love prunes, and when you add it into bread, what more can you want! this is a wonderful dessert idea that I would definitely want to try out one day for me and my family. This would be perfect for a brunch and no decorating is really needed with bundt cakes! thank you for sharing this recipe!
Denise says
What a moist and delicious looking Bundt Cake!
This would be good to have any time of year with a cup of coffee or tea!
Marisa F. Stewart says
I've tried prune bread in a loaf pan and it seemed a bit dry. I tried this version in a bundt pan and it was so good. I love the addition of the white chocolate chips too it. That just gives it an additional taste and sweetness boost. A real keeper of a recipe. I'll be making a few of these to give as gifts.
Moop Brown says
I don't see many prune recipes often but this one looks incredibly tasty and makes such good use of them!
Heidy says
I wasn't sure if I would like this recipe due to not eating many prunes recipes but let me tell you this was one of the best Bread recipes that I have had ever!!! I will be saving this recipe!
Jo says
Bread looks so moist and delicious! One of the best way to include prunes. My kids don't like to eat prunes and this will surely solve that problem.
Sam says
Wow this looks amazing! I can’t believe I have never had prune bread. Looks so easy to make too.
Natalie says
What a lovely recipe. I never tried prune bread before. But flavors and looks is really inviting. I just saved the recipe and will make this over the weekend. Can't wait.
Marta says
That looks so dish. And easy to make. I bet its full of flavor.
Kathy says
I made this bread. It turned out lovely. Very tasty. I have a lovely photo but I cannot figure out how to attach it.
I will make this lovely bread part of my Christmas baking tradition for Christmas Breakfast. Delish with kahlua and coffee or just coffee or just kahlua! I did not do this but a friend suggested a kahlua glaze which would be out of this world.