1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. oil
3 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. cooked prunes, cut in sm. pieces
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped (opt.)

Beat first 3 ingredients together well. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Beat well. Fold in prunes and walnuts. Grease and flour loaf pans. Makes 2 large loaves or 3 small ones. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.