Fresh Fig Cake

Fresh Fig Cake
  • PREP TIME
    40 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    331

Indulge in the rustic charm of this fig cake, where layers of tender cake embrace a luscious homemade fig preserve. A delightful treat to savor on its own or elevate with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    72 g
  • Cholesterol
    40 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    357 mg
  • Sugar
    46 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by lightly greasing and flouring them. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until well combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the evaporated milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View Gently fold in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and 1 cup of chopped fresh figs. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the cake layers cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View While the cake layers are cooling, prepare the fig filling: In a saucepan, combine the 2 cups of chopped figs, brown sugar, water, and lemon juice. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the figs are softened and the mixture has thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Once the cake layers are completely cooled, spread the fig filling evenly between the layers and on top of the cake. (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of evaporated milk.
If fresh figs are not available, you can use dried figs, rehydrated in warm water.
A touch of cinnamon or nutmeg can be added to the cake batter for a warm, spiced flavor.
Serve with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Hermina Gutmann

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 110 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Myrl Hermiston

    I added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter and it was delicious!

  • Ena Turcotte

    This cake was a huge hit! The fig filling is what really makes it special.

  • Bartholome Wuckert

    I had some difficulty finding fresh figs, so I used dried figs instead. It still tasted great!

  • Camden Reynolds

    The recipe was easy to follow, and the cake came out perfectly. Thank you!

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