1 c. Wesson oil
1 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs (one at a time)
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. salt
1 c. prunes (cooked and mashed)
1 c. chopped nuts

Combine together; bake in 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 inch pan 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

SAUCE FOR TOPPING:

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. butter (1/2 stick)
1 tbsp. Karo syrup

Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Cool to caramel consistency, then spread over cake.