1 c. sugar
4 tbsp. Crisco
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. prunes
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 to 1 c. walnuts
1 1/2 c. flour

Mix sugar and Crisco, add beaten eggs. Mix dry ingredients with flour and add alternately with buttermilk. Add chopped prunes and nuts. Bake in oblong pan 8x12 or 2 layer pans in oven 325 degrees for about 35 minutes.

EASY CARAMEL FROSTING:

Melt 1/4 cup butter. Add 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar and cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add 1/4 cup milk and continue to cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat, cool. Add sifted confectioners' sugar gradually until of right consistency to spread. (Use 1 3/4 to 2 cups sugar.)