Fig Preserves Cake

This recipe was given to me by my English teacher, who got it from a Mrs. Jean Brannon at her church. Its a nice way to use the preserves - the sauce is excellent!

• Ready In: 1 hr 53 mins
• Yields: 1 cake

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts
• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 3  eggs
• 1  cup buttermilk
• 1  cup  fig preserves
• 1  tablespoon vanilla

• For sauce

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  tablespoon corn syrup
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Mix dry ingredients.
2. Add oil and beat until smooth.
3. Add eggs and then add milk gradually.
4. Add figs, nuts, and vanilla.
5. Bake in a greased 13x9 inch pan at 325 degrees Farenheit for about 45 minutes.
6. while hot, pour sauce over cake in pan.
7. For sauce.
8. Mix all ingredients, boil for 3 minutes.