½teaspoonorange-vanilla flavoringsuch as Fiori di Sicilia
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, gently heat buttermilk and figs until softened, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Set aside to cool.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease a tube pan.
In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat eggs with an electric hand mixer on high for 1 minute.
Add the fig-and-buttermilk mixture, bread crumbs, melted butter, almonds, orange marmalade, orange zest, and orange-vanilla flavoring to the beaten eggs.
Beat on low speed until blended.
Gradually add the flour mixture while beating until just incorporated into a batter.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
Grease a sheet of aluminum foil and use it to cover the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until firm and pulling away from the sides of the pan, about 2 hours.
Allow it to cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.