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

Sift flour, salt and spices together and set aside. In a large bowl, beat together oil, sugar and eggs; add vanilla. Add dry ingredients; add buttermilk, soda, prunes and nuts. Pour into ungreased 9-inch tube pan.

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour. About 15 minutes before cake is done, prepare glaze. Pour hot glaze immediately over cake in pan. When cool, remove.

Glaze Topping for Prune Cake:

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Put all ingredients into saucepan. Boil 10 minutes.