2 c. sugar
2 c. self-rising flour, sifted 2 times
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 jars plum baby food
1 c. vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. coconut
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Mix sugar, flour, cloves and cinnamon. Make a hole in the center and add baby food, oil, eggs, vanilla, coconut and pecans; mix well with spoon. Pour into greased and floured tube pan.

Bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven and turn out on a plate. Punch holes in cake and pour sauce (below) over hot cake.

Sauce:

1 stick butter
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Pour over cake. Let cake stand several hours before serving.