2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. allspice
1 c. corn oil
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. coarsely cut cooked, drained pitted prunes
1 c. chopped walnuts

On waxed paper sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat together the corn oil and sugar; add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition; stir in vanilla.