Brownie Cake

8

Tbsp

butter, softened

3

cups

pitted prunes

2

cups

whole wheat pastry flour

1

cup

cocoa powder

1/2

cup

sugar

1

Tbs

baking powder

1

tsp

baking soda

1/2

tsp

salt

8

ounces

bittersweet chocolate, chopped

4

eggs

2

tsp

vanilla extract

1

Preheat oven to 350F.

2

Put prunes and 4 C water in a medium saucepan. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil; simmer 15 minutes until soft, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add half the chopped chocolate, until chocolate is melted.

3

Meanwhile, stir together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

4

When prune/chocolate mixture is ready, puree in a food processor. Add eggs, butter, and vanilla and process until smooth & creamy. Add it to the flour mixture and stir until moistened. Stir in remaining chocolate.

5

Bake for 45 minutes or until the middle is set. Store at room temperature for a day or two.

Servings: 16

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/16 of a recipe (3.4 ounces).

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving

Calories

313.44

Calories From Fat (42%)

132.53

% Daily Value

Total Fat 15.43g

24%

Saturated Fat 9.11g

46%

Cholesterol 68.14mg

23%

Sodium 266.58mg

11%

Potassium 474.65mg

14%

Total Carbohydrates 46.57g

16%

Fiber 6.88g

28%

Sugar 19.12g

 

Protein 6.84g

14%