2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 - 1 tsp. cloves, determined by personal preference
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. oil
1 tsp. vanilla
2 jars strained baby food plums with tapioca
3 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts (opt.)

Mix all ingredients until well mixed. Do not use electric mixer. Grease and flour a tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool on rack. Sift powdered sugar over cake. Keeps well or freezes.