All TM'ers, I came across this cake recipe containing prunes. It is for real, and I know some that have made it and really liked it. If you want to try it, here it is:
1/2 cup veg. oil Preheat oven 375 degrees 1 1/2 cups sugar Grease & flour 9x13 inch pan, set aside 3 large eggs Mix all ingredients in order given & blend well 1 cup buttermilk Pour into prepared pan 1 tsp vanilla Bake for 35-45 minutes or til cake springs back 1 tsp allspice when pressed in the center 1 tsp nutmeg Remove from oven. Pour sauce over cake immediately 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp. salt 2 cups flour 1 cup mashed prunes 1 cup chopped nuts - optional The Sauce: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp light corn syrup or honey 1/2 cup butter Combine all ingredients in large saucepan Cook til butter is melted. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly Pour over cake as soon as it comes out of oven Hopes this helps, Janice