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  1. 12-15 large pitted prunes

  2. 5 tbsp armagnac , (or brandy)

  3. 150 g butter

  4. 200 g caster sugar

  5. 2 large eggs , beaten

  6. 100 g self-raising flour

  7. 125 g ground almonds

  8. 125 ml milk

  9. 1 tsp baking powder

  10. 2-3 cooking apples , peeled and cut into chunky slices generous pinches ground cinnamon

  11. 2 tbsp demerara sugar

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  1. Method 1. Soak the prunes in the Armagnac or brandy overnight.

  2. Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4, then grease and line a 22cm diameter cake tin with greaseproof paper.

  3. Mix together the butter, caster sugar, beaten eggs, self-raising flour, ground almonds, milk and baking powder in a food processor for about 15 seconds. Make sure you scrape down the sides of your mixer and blend again to get an even mix.

  4. Spoon the batter into the prepared tin. Drain the prunes and add with the apples to the cake. Arrange them evenly on top.

  5. Pour over any remaining alcohol from the prunes, sprinkle with the cinnamon and demerara sugar and bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.

  6. Leave to cool before turning out on to a serving plate.

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