Rhubarb Spice Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups finely chopped fresh rhubarb
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch pan.

Beat all ingredients on low speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.

Bake 45-50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Serves 16.