The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Chocolate Prune Cake With Chocolate Fudge Frosting
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serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
ingredients
1/4 cup boiling water
3/4 cup pitted prunes
2/3 cup oil
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
Frosting
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
14 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
directions
Pour boiling water over prunes and let soak 30 minutes.
Combine oil, sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla in bowl. Add eggs and beat well 2 minutes.
Combine soaked prunes and buttermilk in blender or food processor and chop finely. Add to creamed mixture with flour, soda and baking powder.
Beat well and turn into well greased and floured 13 x 9 inch baking pan or two 8 inch round pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until wood pick inserted near center comes out clean.
For Frosting: Bring water to boil. Remove from heat and beat in shortening and corn syrup. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, salt and vanilla. Beat well to spreading consistency. Frost cooled cake.
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Mandmharper
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reviews & comments
Sounds great will try.