1 1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. oil
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. flour, sifted
1 c. mashed, cooked prunes
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix dry ingredients. Mix buttermilk, oil and slightly beaten eggs. Add dry ingredients to liquid ones. Mix together well. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour 45 minutes.

TOPPING:

1/2 pt. whipping cream
1 sm. instant vanilla pudding

Beat on medium 2-3 minutes; pour over cake.

(OR) FROSTING:

1 lb. box confectioners sugar
8 oz. soft cream cheese
1 stick butter
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix and frost.