Fig Cake I

SUBMITTED BY: MRS.CAJUN COOK 

"A cake that makes your whole house smell good."
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 30 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped fresh figs
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter and 1 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in the chopped figs and pecans.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  4. To make the icing: In a large saucepan, mix together butter, sugar, evaporated milk and baking soda. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Then cook without stirring until the mixture turns brown, or until it reaches the soft ball stage on a candy thermometer (234 degrees F - 115 degrees C). Cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F). Pour into a small bowl and beat until it thickens to spreading consistency. Quickly spread icing onto the cooled cake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2004 by TOTO 
This cake is WONDERFUL! Very moist and flavorful. I used a cream cheese frosting instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2006 by bp 
I made this cake for the first time tonight and am very disappointed. The cake itself is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by VIVIBO 
This is delicious!! It is very moist and full of flavor. I think when the figs are gone I'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2003 by NANACOOKS911 
This cake was delish...very moist and the topping was wonderful...I have never cooked with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2005 by WLPOOL 
This cake was great. I did not use the frosting because I used one from another recipe. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2005 by luv2bake 
Wonderful recipe!! I thought the icing was ready, but the thermometer was registering 215. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by LOLLIEW4 
This cake is divine. the icing was a little tricky. I added some more milk at the end because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2005 by JENSPIN 
I was not pleased with this cake, and I'm ordinarily a fan of figs and spice/fruit cakes. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2004 by JENNILEA6 
Not particularly a fig fan myself, I thought this was great and my family loved it even more! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2004 by CAPTWHIFFLE 
This recipe makes a delicious and very moist cake. I imagine that a variety of fruits could be... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Fig Cake I

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 344

  • Total Fat: 21.3g
  • Cholesterol: 76mg
  • Sodium: 325mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 3.8g

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