2 c. white sugar
1 c. cooking oil
3 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves
1 c. buttermilk
1 jar jr. prunes
1 c. nuts (optional)

Mix all ingredients together and pour into 3 greased tins, 4 1/2 x 9 inches. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour.