Best 2 Fig Preserve Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our exquisite Fig Preserve Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable cake boasts a moist and fluffy vanilla sponge, lovingly embraced by a luscious fig preserve filling that bursts with natural sweetness and a hint of tang. Each bite is an explosion of fruity goodness, perfectly balanced by the velvety vanilla frosting that adorns the cake like a crown. This recipe is a true celebration of the harmonious marriage between classic cake flavors and the unique charm of fig preserves.

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Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FIG PRESERVE CAKE



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This recipe would be good with grinded up KUMQUATS. Would also be good with a caramel glaze.

Provided by margaret mcleod

Categories     Cakes

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 tsp salt
3 eggs
1 c chopped nuts
2/3 c buttermilk
2 1/2 c plain flour
2 c sugar
1 c wesson oil
1 c fresh figs from tree or canned figs with juice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp baking soda
1 c raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Combine eggs,oil,suger and buttermilk until well blended. Trim stems off figs and cut up figs and put in food processor or blender with fig juice. Mix well. Then add to buttermilk mixture. Sift flour,cinnamon,allspice,cloves,nutmeg,bakingsoda and salt. Add to buttermilk mixture. Add nuts. Cook in a greased floured tube pan in a 350% oven for 1 hr. and 10 minutes. Test when done with toothpick.
  • 2. I cook my figs in a pot ( For every two cups of fresh figs, Put 3/4 cup of sugar ) and a little bit of water until they change color. Put them in a sterilized jar and processed for 10 min. In a stock pot of hot water. Pull them out, and let them cool. And then they are sealed. Then you may open a jar the next day and use it. ( scoop some figs out, cut them up, put them in a chopper,grined them up with the fresh figs juice. ) Then make the cake !
  • 3. Caramel Glaze--- 4 Tablespoons-Butter, 1/4 cup-light brown sugar, 1/4 cup-granulated sugar, 1/2 cup-heavy whipping cream.
  • 4. In a sauce pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter, stir in sugars, cook mixture while stirring 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Cook the mixture stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Spoon the glaze over a completely cooled cake.

FIG PRESERVE CAKE



Fig Preserve Cake image

Moist and very good

Provided by Dianne Wells

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 c sugar
1 c vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 c flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
2/3 c buttermilk
1 c fig preserves with juice
1 c chopped pecans
1 c raisins
BUTTERY CARAMEL GLAZE FOR CAKE
4 Tbsp butter
1/4 c light brown sugar packed
1/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Cream sugar and oil. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Stir next 7 ingredients together. Add nuts and raisins. Stir in flour mixture and add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture. Pour into greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hr.
  • 2. For glaze, melt butter and add sugars. Stir and cook 1 min. until bubbly. Stir in cream and bring to a boil.Cook and stir 2 min. Drizzle over cake and down sides.

Tips for an Irresistible Fig Preserve Cake

- **Preserve Preparation**: - To ensure a cohesive mixture, finely chop the fig preserves to smaller, even-sized pieces. - For a more pronounced fig flavor and texture, consider using homemade preserves. - **Texture Control**: - To prevent a dry or dense cake, do not over-mix the batter. Over-mixing can lead to gluten development, resulting in a tough crumb. - Use room temperature ingredients, especially the butter and eggs. This helps them blend smoothly and creates a more homogeneous batter. - **Balancing Sweetness**: - Taste the fig preserves before adding additional sugar to the batter. The natural sweetness of the preserves may be sufficient. - If desired, adjust the amount of sugar in the frosting based on your personal preference and the sweetness of the preserves. - **Baking and Cooling**: - For an even bake, use parchment paper to line the cake pans and ensure they are properly greased. - Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting. This helps prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the warm cake. - **Frosting Techniques**: - To achieve a smooth and glossy frosting, beat the butter until it is light and fluffy before gradually adding the sifted powdered sugar. - If the frosting is too thick, add a small amount of milk or cream until it reaches the desired consistency. - For a more decorative touch, pipe the frosting onto the cooled cake using a pastry bag fitted with a desired tip.

Conclusion

With its moist crumb, delectable fig flavor, and creamy frosting, the Fig Preserve Cake is a delightful treat. By following these tips, you can create a truly exceptional cake that will impress your friends and family. Embrace the versatility of this recipe by experimenting with different fig preserves and frosting variations. Indulge in the sweetness of figs and create a memorable dessert experience.

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