Nee's Fig Cake Recipe

Name: Nee's Fig Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, measured after sifting; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground; ½ teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup fig preserves, stems removed from the figs and each fig cut into 4 pieces along with the syrup from the preserves; 1 cup pecans, chopped; ½ cup butter; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons white corn syrup; 1 teaspoon baking soda

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour, measured after sifting
1 ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
½ teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup fig preserves, stems removed from the figs and each fig cut into 4 pieces along with the syrup from the preserves
1 cup pecans, chopped
½ cup butter
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Sift into a large mixing bowl: flour, sugar, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
3
Blend well with a spoon.
4
Add oil, eggs and vanilla and beat for 2 or 3 minutes at medium speed using electric mixer.
5
Add buttermilk and cut-up-figs and beat 2 more minutes on medium.
6
Pour into un-greased 9x13 in pan or two round 9-inch pans.
7
(I have only made this in a 9 x 13, so I can't vouch for the 2 nine inch pans).
8
Bake at 350-degrees for 45-minutes and test for doneness by inserting a straw in the center.
9
Remove to wire rack to cool.
10
TOPPING:.
11
Add all topping ingredients in a medium sauce pan.
12
Heat until the mixture almost comes to a boil, then reduce heat and allow sugar to melt and for the sauce to thicken.
13
Stir this constantly to keep it from sticking.
14
Once mixture becomes thick, pour it over the warm cake and allow it to absorb.

2784

kcal

Calories

203

Fat

232

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, measured after sifting, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Nee's 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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