Description
A nostalgic and delicious Fig Cake filled with sweet figs and topped with caramel sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or dried figs, chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the Figs: If using fresh figs, wash them well and chop. If dried, soak in warm water for 10 minutes and chop.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined. Gently fold in chopped figs.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frosting: Decorate with whipped cream or caramel sauce as desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil. Adjust sugar based on fig sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: fig, cake, dessert, family recipe, nostalgic