FIG SPICE CAKE
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cover figs with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes; drain and reserve water. Chop off stems and, using scissors, cut fine. Mix 1/2 cup of reserved fig water with yogurt. Set aside.
- Sift flour, baking powder, salt, spices and baking soda together twice.
- Cream shortening and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla.
- Add sifted ingredients alternately with yogurt mixture, beating until smooth after each addition. Add nuts and figs.
- Turn mixture into greased 9-inch tube pan and bake 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let stand briefly.
- Unmold cake while still warm onto round dish. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 400, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 268 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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philip Shaw
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the figs added a nice sweetness. However, I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar next time. It was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Jivan kc
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used dried figs, and they worked perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Abdullah sani
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I overbaked it? I'll try again soon and see if I can get it right.
Albert Gomez Jr
[email protected]This cake was dense and moist, with a lovely flavor. The figs added a nice sweetness and texture. I would definitely make this cake again.
Tihou Chinwi
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time. However, the cake was still moist and flavorful, and the figs added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sweet cak
Kîñg KímbøwåUG
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of figs, but I decided to try this cake anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The figs were not overpowering, and they added a nice sweetness to the cake. The spices were also well-balanced. Overall, this was a really good cake.
Salman Mehmood
[email protected]This was my first time making a fig spice cake, and I was really happy with the results. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the figs added a lovely sweetness. I also loved the warm spices in the cake, which gave it a cozy fall flavor. I will defin
Madinasaudi Saudi
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the figs added a unique and delicious touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-ma
Trevor Wasonga
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used fresh figs from my garden, and they were perfect in this recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Greg 28
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful, and the figs add a lovely sweetness. I also love the warm spices in the cake, which give it a cozy fall flavor.
Rai Umair
[email protected]This fig spice cake was a delightful surprise! The flavors of the figs, spices, and walnuts blended perfectly together. The cake was moist and fluffy, with a tender crumb. I would definitely make this cake again.