Ingredients

• 10 springform (pan)
• 4 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 in a skillet cook prunes
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup unsulfured molasses
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar firmly packed (light)
• 1 cup vegetable shortening room temperature
• 1 cup pitted prunes (chopped)
• 1/2 cup crystallized ginger (chopped)
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup armagnac
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ginger root (fresh minced)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 t crystallized ginger
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger (ground)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 slice kumquats as a creme fraiche (sliced garnish)