1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. EACH baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon
1/2 tsp. EACH allspice, cloves
1 c. vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. fig preserves

Combine dry ingredients, add oil, and beat well. Add beaten eggs, add butter, milk and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Stir in preserves and nuts. Pour in tube pan. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes. Glaze cake while warm.

GLAZE:

1/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine first 5 ingredients in saucepan, bring to boil, remove from heat, cool slightly then add vanilla. Pour on cake.