Shredded Fig Spice Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp powdered cinnamon
• 3 cups flour
• 1/2 cup Crisco
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
• 1 cup shredded figs

Method

1. 1 Wash and dry the figs, then shred them.
2. 2 Cream the Crisco and sugar together.
3. 3 Add well-beaten eggs and beat for five minutes.
4. 4 Sift the dry ingredients and add to the mixture alternately with the milk.
5. 5 Stir in the figs and flavorings.
6. 6 Pour into a greased and floured cake tin.
7. 7 Bake for one hour in a 350°F oven.