Scripture Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan with unsalted shortening.
3. 3
   Sift flour with salt, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
4. 4
   In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter at medium speed until creamy.
5. 5
   Add sugar 1/3 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping the sides of the bowl often.
6. 6
   Reduce speed to low, mix in honey and then add sifted dry ingredients 1/3 cup at a time, alternating with the milk.
7. 7
   Stir in figs and almonds.
8. 8
   Pour batter in prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake 50 to 60 minutes.
10. 10
    Turn cake on wire rack and cool.