Fig Preserve Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Add vanilla.
5. 5
   Sift flour, cinnamon, allspice, salt and baking soda in separate bowl.
6. 6
   Place small amount of flour mixture in small bowl.
7. 7
   Dredge pecans in mixture; set aside.
8. 8
   Add remaining flour and buttermilk alternately to creamed mixture. Add fig preserves and floured pecans.
9. 9
   Bake for 1 hour in tube pan, greased and floured.
10. 10
    Reduce oven temperature to 300° and bake an additional 15 minutes.