Prune Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. butter (or shortening)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. cooked, seeded prunes
1 c. buttermilk
3/4 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Sift flour once.
Add baking soda and spices then sift 3 times.
Cream butter thoroughly, add sugar gradually and cream together until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and prunes.
Then add flour alternately with milk, a small amount at a time.
Beat well after each addition.
Bake in two layer pans at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Spread caramel frosting between layers and on top and sides.
May also be served unfrosted.
(Recipe about 60 years old.)