Sift flour, soda and salt ... well blended. Add buttermilk, figs, vanilla and nuts ... this icing over cake. I prick my cake ... when cool into squares.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. ... eggs, 1/2 cup buttermilk, baking soda, and 1 ... in center of cake comes out clean, approximately 20-25 ... it's not the same!