Country Cake
["2 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. oil", "3 eggs", "2 c. shredded apples, peeled", "3 c. all-purpose flour", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 (12 oz.) pkg. dried, pitted prunes, chopped", "1 c. chopped nuts (I prefer pecans)"]
["In large bowl, beat sugar, oil and eggs at medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.", "Blend in apples.", "Combine dry ingredients.", "Add gradually to mixture.", "Stir in prunes and nuts. Spoon into a greased 10-inch tube pan.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour and 20 minutes.", "Check with toothpick.", "Cool about 10 minutes. Invert pan while cooling.", "Use funnel or wire rack.", "Lightly dust cake with confectioners sugar."]
["sugar", "oil", "eggs", "apples", "all-purpose", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "prunes", "nuts"]