Ingredients
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
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3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 c.+ pitted prunes, chopped
9 tbsp.+ sour cream
Sift dry ingredients together. Cream shortening and add sugar and egg yolks. Beat until smooth and light. Add dry ingredients. Add prunes and sour cream. Mix just until smooth.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold in.
Bake in two 9” round pans at 350 degrees, 30 minutes, check for doneness.
Make filling:
1/8 c. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. pitted prunes, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. sour cream
Melt butter, add flour and stir into smooth paste. Add sugar, prunes and egg and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Add sour cream a little at a time, stir in. Return to heat and cook until thickens.
Use this filling between the two cake layers, and spread cake with 7 minute frosting. A cream cheese frosting is also delicious.