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

Sift flour, salt, soda, and sugar together. Add oil and beat well. Add eggs, beat well. Add milk, beat well; add figs, vanilla, nuts, and spices and beat well. Pour into prepared tube pan and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in preheated 325 degree oven. Top with sauce.

SAUCE:

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

Mix ingredients and boil for 3 minutes. Pour over cake while still warm.