Description
A nostalgic Fig Wedding Cake with soft spices and flavorful figs, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or dried figs, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 3 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking pans with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the figs.
- Fold in the figs gently with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Soaking dried figs in warm water or rum for 30 minutes can add moisture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: fig cake, wedding cake, dessert recipe, family recipe, baking
