You didn’t miss it! I forgot to add that step but it’s now listed in the Google doc, and you’ll see it on substack now if you use the app or pull it up in a browser (rather than email). Thanks for looking out!
Bonjour Bronwen from the heart of French prune plum growing region- Agen in SW France. While the French are not big cake makers (other pastries rule) my orchard farm neighbors make amazing bonbons with prunes stuffed with chocolate, dipped in chocolates- with walnuts or hazelnuts, pralinéed, and many other great chocolate/ prune combos. Prune jam or puree, prunes in wine, brandy or Armagnac all go to prove that what you created could also be called a Gateaux Agenais—with a French twist. Brava! It’s on my list to add to my prune dessert repertoire.
Hi Bronwen! In the photo you posted on IG of the single layer cake, was that a half or full batch of frosting on top? I’m trying to figure out how much of the buttercream I should make to achieve a similar ratio of cake to buttercream!
Prunes do not get enough airtime 🖤 can’t wait to try this
Oh I can't wait to see what you do with it!
Question! Sorry if I missed it, but what are we supposed to do with the 4 oz of chopped chocolate?
You didn’t miss it! I forgot to add that step but it’s now listed in the Google doc, and you’ll see it on substack now if you use the app or pull it up in a browser (rather than email). Thanks for looking out!
Bonjour Bronwen from the heart of French prune plum growing region- Agen in SW France. While the French are not big cake makers (other pastries rule) my orchard farm neighbors make amazing bonbons with prunes stuffed with chocolate, dipped in chocolates- with walnuts or hazelnuts, pralinéed, and many other great chocolate/ prune combos. Prune jam or puree, prunes in wine, brandy or Armagnac all go to prove that what you created could also be called a Gateaux Agenais—with a French twist. Brava! It’s on my list to add to my prune dessert repertoire.
oh my gosh that truly sounds like Paradise!! I'd love to see that someday.
Also those baby fig leaves are so CUTE!!
Best time of year for them!!
Oh this is perfect. I wanted to make a layer cake for dinner on Friday and this sounds and looks absolutely gorgeous!
So excited to make this!
Definitely need your thoughts!
Totally new to me. I need to get prunes and will be back with results... Thank you!
Let me know what you think for sure!
Omg putting prunes in a chocolate cake is genius. I’m making this immediately!
I’d love your feedback!
I have some prunes kicking around so I’m definitely making this.
Can’t wait to hear what you think!
honestly love the chocolate x prune collab
It’s one of my fave combos!
This cake rocks! I renamed it Wizard Cake - from wizen plums into a magical chocolate cake. It’s my circus’ favorite 🪄
Hi Bronwen! In the photo you posted on IG of the single layer cake, was that a half or full batch of frosting on top? I’m trying to figure out how much of the buttercream I should make to achieve a similar ratio of cake to buttercream!