Preheat oven to 325° F
Cream the room temperature butter in an electric mixer until fluffy.
Add in the eggs and molasses and beat again.
Add in the figs, lemon peel, buttermilk, and walnuts and blend for approximately one minute.
Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and blend until everything is incorporated.
Grease and flour an 8″ x 4″ soufflé dish and pour in the batter.
Bake at 325° F for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serve with whipped cream or simple icing.