Scripture Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat Leviticus 2:4 (oven) to 300°.
2. 2
   Heavily grease and flour verse 5 (two 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans or 10-inch tube or Bundt pan).
3. 3
   In large bowl with electric mixer set at medium speed, beat softened butter with sugar.
4. 4
   Lower speed and add honey.
5. 5
   Add eggs one at a time.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, combine 3 1/4 cups flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
7. 7
   Now add spices, mixing well.
8. 8
   Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to batter.
9. 9
   Using remaining 1/2 cup flour, raisins, figs and almonds, mix these, then fold gently into batter.
10. 10
    Pour batter into pan.
11. 11
    Bake 1 1/2 hours or until a cake tester comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan 30 minutes, then turn out onto plate to cool completely.