Chocolate Plum Pudding Cake

Chocolate Plum Pudding Cake

This is a bit of an unusual cake, but great for Christmas. The chocolate mixed with raisins, applesauce, and spices gives a nice texture with a lot less work than plum pudding itself.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Yield:
1 to 9 – inch tube cake
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup raisins
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups applesauce
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place raisins in a small saucepan, and cover with boiling water. Soak for 5 minutes, then drain. Grease and flour a 9 inch tube pan.

Step 2
Sift together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in the eggs, then the applesauce. Beat in the flour mixture. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Spread batter evenly into prepared tube pan.

Step 4
Bake in preheated oven for 80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely; chill.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351
Calories
17g
Fat
50g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 21%
Saturated Fat8g 41%
Cholesterol77mg 26%
Sodium360mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate50g 18%
Dietary Fiber3g 12%
Total Sugars34g
Protein5g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium33mg 3%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium211mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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