Fig Spice Cake

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This fig cake recipe is made with dried figs, walnuts, and warm spices.

Submitted by dakota kelly
Updated on September 18, 2024
Fig spice cake in Bundt shape and drizzled with melted chocolate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
1 10-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • 1 pound dried figs

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.

  2. Place dried figs into a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain figs, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

  3. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves into a bowl.

  4. Cut figs into 1/4-inch cubes. Combine buttermilk and reserved cooking liquid in a medium bowl.

  5. Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, then stir in figs and walnuts. Pour into the prepared pan.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315 Calories
13g Fat
48g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 308mg 7%

* 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.