2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped figs preserves
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Sift together flour, sugar, salt, soda, and spices. Add oil and beat well. Then add eggs, milk, figs, nuts, and vanilla, mixing well. Bake in tube pan 1 hour or until done at 325 degrees.

SAUCE:

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 stick butter
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Mix ingredients and boil 3 minutes. Pierce cake with fork, making several holes over entire cake. Pour sauce on cake while still warm, spooning excess over cake again.