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

Fig Spice Cake is a wonderful and flavorful dessert that brings the warmth and richness of the fall season to your kitchen. This moist and decadent cake is infused with the deep, sweet flavor of figs and a blend of warm spices, making it the perfect treat for a cozy autumn afternoon or special occasion.

This recipe combines the natural sweetness of figs with the comforting aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, resulting in a cake that is both indulgent and satisfying. The figs lend a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried figs
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 10-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Place dried figs into a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain figs, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves into a bowl.
  • Cut figs into 1/4-inch cubes. Combine buttermilk and reserved cooking liquid in a medium bowl.
  • Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, then stir in figs and walnuts. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    315 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 280mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 308mg