Fig Cake With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting (For Two)

Name: Fig Cake With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting (For Two)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SPICE CAKE:; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups No-sugar-added Applesauce; 1/4 cups Canola Oil; 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla; 1/4 teaspoons Orange Zest; 1 whole Large Egg; 3/4 cups Flour; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/8 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Allspice; 5 whole Dried Moist Mission Figs, Chopped, Plus Extra For Garnish If Desired; FOR THE HONEY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, Softened; 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 teaspoon (heaping) Orange Blossom Honey

Servings: persons

FOR THE SPICE CAKE:
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
1/4 cups No-sugar-added Applesauce
1/4 cups Canola Oil
1/4 teaspoons Vanilla
1/4 teaspoons Orange Zest
1 whole Large Egg
3/4 cups Flour
1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/8 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Allspice
5 whole Dried Moist Mission Figs, Chopped, Plus Extra For Garnish If Desired
FOR THE HONEY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
1-1/2 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, Softened
1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon (heaping) Orange Blossom Honey

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1.Grease a 6-inch round cake pan with oil or shortening. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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2.In a medium bowl, beat together with an electric mixer the butter, brown sugar and apple sauce. Add the canola oil, vanilla and orange zest and continue beating until very well combined. Add the egg and beat til combined. Set aside.
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3.In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Add the chopped figs to this mixture and stir to coat them with flour. Pour half of this mixture over the wet ingredients and fold it in with a spatula. Add the remaining flour mixture and fold it in until well combined.
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4.Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake 24-28 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake the cake or it will dry out. Let it cool slightly in the pan, then tip it out of the cake pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
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5.In a small bowl, beat together all frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add more honey to taste, if you like.
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6.Frost the cake and garnish with extra dried figs.

750

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SPICE CAKE:, 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened, 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, 1/4 cups No-sugar-added Applesauce, and more.

Yes, Fig Cake With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting (For Two) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!