INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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1 cup packed prunes
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1/3 cup cognac or brandy
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
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3 large eggs
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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6oz (170g) bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
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¾ cup toasted, ground almonds
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1/3 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped