1 c. oil
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 c. plain flour
1 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. figs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda

Sift dry ingredients together; add eggs, oil, milk, figs and nuts. Mix well. Bake in oblong pan at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.

GLAZE:

1 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1 tbsp. Karo
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

Boil 3 minutes; pour over hot cake.