Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fig cake, a spiced fig dessert that embodies warmth and nostalgia. This fig bread recipe features fresh figs mixed with cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a moist and delectable treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh figs (chopped)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 1 tablespoon softened butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a bundt pan or two loaf pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Fold crushed walnuts into the dry mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and chopped figs.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake for 1 hour (bundt pan) or 45 minutes (loaf pans) until golden brown.
- Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe figs for best flavor and moisture.
- Coat figs and nuts in flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking.
- Customize with citrus zest or alternative nuts like pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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