Fig Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Butter and flour an 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pan.
3. 3
   Sieve flour, cornmeal vanilla sugar and salt in a bowl.
4. 4
   Put butter in a bowl and beat.
5. 5
   Slowly add the sugar; blend well.
6. 6
   Add eggs to butter mixture, two at a time, and beat until light.
7. 7
   (If you use applesauce, add it in between the eggs).
8. 8
   Add flour mixture alternately with milk.
9. 9
   Beat until smooth.
10. 10
    Stir in figs and nuts.
11. 11
    Spoon into greased loaf pan.
12. 12
    Bake about 45 minutes, or until a wooden pick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
13. 13
    Cool on a rack.