Spiced Fig and Walnut Cake

Name: Spiced Fig and Walnut Cake
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 lb dried figs; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ground cloves; 0.5 cup buttermilk; 1 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Indulge in this sweet and spicy dessert featuring dried figs, walnuts, and a delightful blend of cinnamon and cloves.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

95 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories315kcal

carbohydrates48g

fat13g

protein5g

sodium280mg

Dessert American

Ingredients

1 lb dried figs

1.5 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

0.5 tsp baking soda

0.5 tsp ground cinnamon

0.25 tsp ground cloves

0.5 cup buttermilk

1 cup white sugar

0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

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

Place dried figs in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes until soft. Drain figs, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves.

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

Using an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. One at a time, add the eggs, then stir in vanilla.

Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture, mixing well after each addition. Gently fold in figs and walnuts.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.