Plum Cake with Glaze

Name: Plum Cake with Glaze
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 large can (400g, drained) of prune puree in syrup, strained, without pit; 1 3/4 cups unsalted butter at room temperature; 3 cups confectioners' sugar sifted; 6 eggs; 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt; 2 egg whites; 1 cup red grapefruit segments; 1 cup Thompson seedless grapefruit segments; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 100g assorted gummies, cut into thin slices; For the glaze; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons cognac; 2 tablespoons milk

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1 large can (400g, drained) of prune puree in syrup, strained, without pit
2
1 3/4 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
3
3 cups confectioners' sugar sifted
4
6 eggs
5
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
6
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
7
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
8
2 egg whites
9
1 cup red grapefruit segments
10
1 cup Thompson seedless grapefruit segments
11
2 cups confectioners' sugar
12
100g assorted gummies, cut into thin slices
13
For the glaze
14
2 cups confectioners' sugar
15
2 tablespoons cognac
16
2 tablespoons milk

Ingredients

1
1 large can (400g, drained) of prune puree in syrup, strained, without pit
2
1 3/4 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
3
3 cups confectioners' sugar sifted
4
6 eggs
5
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
6
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
7
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
8
2 egg whites
9
1 cup red grapefruit segments
10
1 cup Thompson seedless grapefruit segments
11
2 cups confectioners' sugar
12
100g assorted gummies, cut into thin slices
13
For the glaze
14
2 cups confectioners' sugar
15
2 tablespoons cognac
16
2 tablespoons milk

Directions

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In a food processor, puree the plums until smooth and reserve
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In an electric mixer, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
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Add the prune puree and beat for another minute
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Gradually add the flour mixed with yeast, alternating with yogurt and mixing after each addition
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Transfer to a 24cm (9.5in) round cake pan greased with butter and bake in a preheated moderate oven at 180°C (350°F) for 1 hour and 10 minutes
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Reduce the oven temperature to 150°C (300°F) and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean
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Let cool
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Turn out onto a plate and let cool completely
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In a bowl, beat the egg whites with a fork until frothy
12
Dip the grapes, remove with a fork leaving excess syrup behind and coat with confectioners' sugar
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Transfer to an air drying rack
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Prepare the glaze
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In a bowl with confectioners' sugar, gradually add the cognac and milk, beating with a fork until stiff peaks form
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Pour over the cake
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When set, decorate with grapes and gummies in the center and serve.