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

Fresh figs are a delightful summer fruit that are absolutely delicious when used in baking. This Fresh Fig Cake recipe is the perfect way to highlight the natural sweetness and unique flavor of fresh figs. Whether you have a bounty of figs from your own tree or you picked up a carton of figs from the farmers market, this cake is a wonderful way to enjoy them.

This moist and tender cake is infused with the delicate flavor of fresh figs and warm spices, making it a standout dessert for ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup chopped fresh figs
  • 2 cups chopped fresh figs
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8-inch layer cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with vegetable oil spray.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with the sugar until fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Add flour mixture alternately with the evaporated milk. Fold in vanilla and almond extracts and 1 cup chopped figs.
  • Divide into two prepared 8-inch round cake pans. Bake in preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a fingertip and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool cake layers on wire rack.
  • To make the filling: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups chopped figs, brown sugar, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. Spread thinly between cooled cake layers and on top.

    • Nutrition

    370 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 357mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 46g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 198mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 306mg

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