Prune Cake

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 c. dried prunes
- 1/3 c. melted shortening
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 3/4 c. pastry flour
- 1/2 c. prune juice
- 1 tsp. soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:
- Soak prunes as usual and cut to raisin size.
- Cover with boiling water and cook until tender.