Ingredients for Nee's Fig Cake
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- Baking Soda
- Baking Powder
- Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Vegetable Oil
- 3 large eggs
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Fig Preserves
- Pecans
- Butter
- White Corn Syrup
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How to Make Nee's Fig Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Add 1 cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat for 2-3 minutes on medium speed with an electric mixer.
- Stir in 1 cup buttermilk and 2 cups chopped fresh figs. Beat for another 2 minutes on medium speed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Prepare the Topping:** In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup fig preserves, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and ¼ cup water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a simmer and thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour the warm topping evenly over the cooled cake.
- Let the topping set before slicing and serving. Enjoy this taste of family history!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
25 g
Sugar
300g
Fat
42g
Carbs
33g
