Chocolate complements the fruity flavor. For dessert, reheat foil-wrapped unfrosted cake; serve with ice cream or lemon sauce. For tea, cut in 1" squares and roll in confectioners sugar
Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, spices and cocoa.
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, creaming until mixture is light and fluffy. Add unbeaten egg and beat into mixture until well blended.
Alternately add prunes and juice (there should be at least ½ c. juice) with sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Start and end with dry ingredients.