How to Make Fig Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fig cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe takes advantage of the natural sweetness of fresh figs, and pairs them with warm spices and a tender cake base for a delightful treat that is sure to impress.

Fig cake is a great way to showcase the rich, sweet flavor of figs, which are especially abundant in late summer and early fall. Whether you have a fig tree in your backyard or simply love to pick them up at the farmer's market, this cake is a ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups mashed fig preserves
  • 1 cup pecan pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 Bundt(R) cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.
  • Combine sugar and eggs in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until sugar dissolves. Stir in vegetable oil. Pour in milk; mix well.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix into the creamed sugar mixture until blended. Fold fig preserves and pecan pieces into the batter.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    467 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 325mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 111mg