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

Welcome to our delicious Fig Cake I recipe! If you're a fan of figs, then this is the perfect dessert for you. This cake is moist, flavorful, and filled with the natural sweetness of ripe figs. It's a great way to make use of this versatile fruit in a new and exciting way. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and will have you enjoying a slice of fig heaven in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped fresh figs
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch dish.
  • Make the cake: Mix flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in eggs. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in figs and pecans. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Combine butter, sugar, evaporated milk, and baking soda in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Continue to cook, without stirring, until the mixture turns brown and measures 240 degrees F (115 degrees C); a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water should form a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed onto a flat surface.
  • Pour into a small bowl and beat until it thickens to a spreading consistency. Quickly spread icing onto the cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    352 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 358mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 130mg