– 2 1/3 sticks (250 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 7 oz. (200 g) cake flour or all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 7 oz. (200 g) granulated sugar
– 4 eggs
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 4 tablespoons fresh milk/yoghurt/heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
– 2 tablespoons brandy
– 3 oz. (85 g) prunes, cut into raisin-sized pieces + 1 tablespoon flour, mix together