1 lb. dried prunes
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. salad oil
3 eggs

Cover prunes with water and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Do not sweeten. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup of liquid (add water if necessary). Pit and chop prunes.

Sift together dry ingredients, add prune juice and salad oil. Mix to blend and beat 2 minutes. Add eggs, beat 1 minute. Stir in prunes and nuts. Pour into greased, floured 13x9x2 baking dish. Sprinkle with crumb top then nuts. Bake 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

CRUMB TOP:

1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. nuts

Mix all together.