Glazed Fig Cake

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This spiced cake with fresh figs makes your whole house smell good.

Submitted by Liz
Updated on January 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
18
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 3 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 cup chopped fresh figs

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup butter

  • 1/2 cup white sugar

  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch dish.

  2. Make the cake: Mix flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.

  3. Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in eggs. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in figs and pecans. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, make the glaze: Combine butter, sugar, evaporated milk, and baking soda in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Continue to cook, without stirring, until the mixture turns brown and measures 240 degrees F (115 degrees C); a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water should form a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed onto a flat surface.

  6. Pour into a small bowl and beat until it thickens to a spreading consistency. Quickly spread icing onto the cooled cake.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

352 Calories
21g Fat
38g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 352
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 358mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 130mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.