Fresh Fig Cake Recipe

Name: Fresh Fig Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: FOR CAKE; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup fresh fig, chopped; FOR FILLING; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup water; 2 cups fresh figs, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

FOR CAKE
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup fresh fig, chopped
FOR FILLING
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup water
2 cups fresh figs, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then spray 2 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.
2
FOR CAKE ~ In medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt & baking powder, then set aside.
3
In large mixing bowl, cream butter with sugar until fluffy.
4
Add egg & beat well.
5
Add flour mixture alternately with evaporated milk. Fold in vanilla & almond extracts & 1 cup of the chopped figs.
6
Divide batter between the 2 prepared cake pans & bake 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
FOR FILLING ~ In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, 2 cups of chopped figs & lemon juice.
8
Brink to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer & cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.
9
Spread thinly between the layers of the cake AND on top.
10
Slice, serve & enjoy!

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR CAKE, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Fresh 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.

Fresh Fig Cake

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