FIG CAKE II
This is a very moist cake that doesn't last long in my house. For a different taste, toast the pecans slightly. Dates can be substituted for figs to make a date cake.
Provided by Patsy
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Fig Dessert Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Set aside. Dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in 2 teaspoons hot water; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer until thick and lemon colored. Beat in 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 cup oil. Combine buttermilk and dissolved baking soda. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla, figs, and nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 70 to 75 minutes. Remove from pan and pour hot Buttermilk Icing over warm cake.
- To make Buttermilk Icing: In a heavy saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil and cook to soft ball stage (240 degrees F/ 115 degrees C). Remove from stove and stir in vanilla. Pour over warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 322.5 mg, Sugar 35 g
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Just Word
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this cake again. It's a keeper!
Reuben Galane (King Roux)
[email protected]This cake is delicious! I love the combination of figs and cream cheese.
Amada Daniel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of figs, but I really enjoyed this cake. It's a great way to try something new.
Adeshina Emmanuel
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Sudip Grg
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
jace5374
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to use up fresh figs. It's a delicious and easy dessert.
AAmir piko
[email protected]I've never had a fig cake before, but this one has me hooked. It's so good!
Marcia Bergstedt
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any fig lover. It's simply delicious.
Mide Monet
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite.
fridah zulu
[email protected]This fig cake is a work of art. It's so beautiful and delicious.
Madni Awais
[email protected]The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the fig cake. It's tangy and sweet, and it really brings out the flavors of the figs.
pronob barua
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't get enough of it!
Arslan Arsi
[email protected]I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Sufya Khan
[email protected]This fig cake is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
Nakedi Kgomommu
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fig cake, but this one changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Yabsra Yihenew
[email protected]This cake was a huge success at my last dinner party. Everyone loved it!
M imrana
[email protected]I've made this fig cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Maurice Moore
[email protected]This fig cake is divine! The combination of sweet figs and tangy cream cheese is a match made in heaven.