Fig Cake Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Fig Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; ½ cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 ½ cups fig preserves; ½ cup applesauce; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (total amount should be 12 ounces of cream cheese); 5 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups fig preserves
½ cup applesauce
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (total amount should be 12 ounces of cream cheese)
5 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

1
To make the frosting: beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
2
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed just until blended (do not overbeat or frosting will be too thin).
3
To make the cake: In a mixing bowl, beat the first 3 ingredients using an electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
4
Add buttermilk and vanilla, beating well.
5
In another bowl, combine the flour and next 5 ingredients; gradually add to buttermilk mixture, beating until blended.
6
Fold in fig preserves, applesauce, and pecans (batter will be thin).
7
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans.
8
Bake in a 350 oven for 35-40 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
9
Cool on wire racks 10 minutes; turn cake out of pans and cook completely on wire racks.
10
Spread cream cheese frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
11
Stor in refrigerator.

1957

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, ½ cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Fig Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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