2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 c cooking oil
3 eggs
1 c nuts
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c buttermilk
1 c fig preserves

Filling:

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

Mix all ingredients and bake at 350°F, using large cake pan. Boil filling ingredients and pour over cake while cake is still hot.