Chocolate Prune Cake with Fudge Frosting

Directions

Pour boiling water over prunes and let soak 30 minutes.

Combine oil, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla in bowl.

Add eggs and beat well 2 minutes.

Combine soaked prunes and buttermilk in blender or food processor and chop finely.

Add to creamed mixture with flour, soda and baking powder.

Beat well and turn into well-greased and floured 13- x 9-inch baking pan or 2 (8-inch) round pans.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F 30 minutes, or until wood pick inserted near center comes out clean.

Cool.

To make frosting, bring water to boil.

Remove from heat and beat in shortening and corn syrup.

Add powdered sugar, ½ cup cocoa, ¼ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon vanilla and cream well to spreading consistency.

Use to frost cooled cake.