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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- For the Walnut Filling:
- 1 pound walnuts, ground
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Pineapple Filling:
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- For the Topping:
- 1 (18-ounce) jar prune butter (lekvar)
- For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup warm milk
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 198g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 624 | |
| Calories from Fat 275 | 44% |
| Total Fat 31.69g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 6.8g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 5.71g | |
| Cholesterol 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium 347mg | 14% |
| Potassium 197mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 81.15g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 52.02g | 35% |
| Protein 7.44g | 12% |
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