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

Sift flour, salt, soda, sugar and spices. Add oil or butter, beat well. Add eggs and milk; beat well. Add fig preserves, nuts and vanilla; mix well. Pour in 9"x13" sheet pan. Bake for 45 minutes at 325 degrees.

SAUCE FOR FIG CAKE:

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