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Fig Pecan Cake

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
120 min
SERVINGS
18 servings
Dessert
Fig Pecan Cake
Ingredients
  • 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
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
1
Begin by heating your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (or 150 degrees Celsius). Next, take a moment to grease your 9x13-inch baking dish with some cooking spray.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the sugar and butter until they reach a light and fluffy consistency.
4
Add in your eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour mixture and buttermilk until just combined.
6
Then, gently fold in your chopped figs and pecans.
7
Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9
While your cake is baking, prepare the glaze.
10
Melt butter and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
11
Continue to cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches a deep brown color and reaches 240 degrees Fahrenheit (or 115 degrees Celsius).
12
To test the glaze, drop a small amount of it into cold water. If it forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed onto a flat surface, it is ready.
13
Pour the glaze into a small bowl and beat until it reaches a thick, spreadable consistency.
14
Quickly spread the glaze over your cooled cake.