Spiced Prune Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/4 c. finely chopped cooked prunes
2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. cloves
3/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 c. sour milk

Preparation

Cream shortening and add sugar.
Cream until fluffy.
Add eggs and beat well.
Blend in prunes.
Sift together flour, soda, spices and salt.
Add to creamed mixture in 3 portions, alternately with sour milk in 2 portions.
Turn into greased shallow pan about 13 x 9-inch. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.