2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. Crisco oil
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped fig preserves with juice

Beat eggs, mix all dry ingredients together, add to eggs, alternately with oil and milk. Add figs, pecans, and vanilla. Bake in tube pan that has been oiled and flour dusted. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until done.

SAUCE:

1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. white corn syrup
1/2 to 1 stick butter

Combine ingredients and boil three minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over hot cake. Let cool in pan.