Bolo Prome

Instructions

1. Cut the prunes into pieces and let them soak in the rum for at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 170 °C and butter a loaf tin.
3. Cream the butter with the brown sugar until pale and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, then fold in the flour mixed with the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, alternating with the milk.
5. Add the drained prunes and their soaking rum, then mix gently.
6. Pour into the tin, sprinkle with flaked almonds if you like, and bake for about 50 minutes. Let it cool completely before turning it out.