Step 1: Grease and line a non-stick loaf tin and set aside.
Step 2: Place butter and water in a large saucepan and heat over medium heat and shen butter is melted, add figs and bring to the boil and then remove from heat.
Step 3: Transfer figs and butter mixture to a large bowl and allow to cool and then add buttermilk, eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder and mixed spice to bowl and stir to combine and then add walnuts and coconut and stir one last time.
Step 4: Pour into prepare tin and bake in 160C oven for 90 minutes.
Step 5: Slice and serve.
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