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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Hereâs an old-fashioned classic that really says Christmas. âIâve been told this recipe tastes like German chocolate cake,â notes Lois McAtee of Oceanside, California. âIt was a winner in a recipe contest, too.â Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 egg |
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 teaspoon baking soda |
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
3/4 cup buttermilk |
3/4 cup chopped pitted dried plums |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
coconut topping: |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/3 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons buttermilk |
1/2 cup flaked coconut |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat just until combined. Fold in plums and walnuts.
2. Transfer to a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in sugar and buttermilk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute. Stir in coconut and vanilla. Immediately spread topping over cake when removed from the oven. Serve warm. Yield: 6 servings.
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