Prune coffee cake

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupprunes
2cupsflour
¾cupsugar
3teaspoonsbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
1eachegg
½cupmilk
cupbutter or shortening
1teaspooncinnamon
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
3tablespoonsbutter, melted

Directions

Soak prunes in just enough warm water to cover; set aside.

Mix and sift all dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat egg until light and fluffy. Stir in milk and melted butter. Gradually add this liquid to flour mixture and combine thoroughly. Turn into lightly oiled 8-inch square baking dish. Cut soaked prunes into pieces and press down into dough. Combine cinnamon, brown sugar and melted butter. Spread over prunes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Serves 6