FRESH FIG CAKE

Fresh Fig Cake image

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup water
2 cups fresh figs, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

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