Coffeecake, Fig w/Buttermilk Glaze

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh figs, chopped OR fig preserves
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)