FIG CAKE (GATEAU DE FIGUE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F.
• Grease and flour a bundt-style pan and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, blending after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, soda and spices.
• Add these dry ingredients, alternately with the buttermilk, into the sugar mixture.
• Stir constantly until all ingredients are well incorporated into the batter.
• Add vanilla, pecans and figs.
• Stir well and pour into the greased pan.
• Bake for approximately 1 hour or until cake tester comes out clean.
• Allow to cool.
• Remove from pan.
• You may wish to serve with ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream.