Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweet and tart flavors with our enticing Fig Preserves Cake. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a moist and fluffy cake base, luscious fig preserves, and a decadent cream cheese frosting. As you embark on this delightful baking journey, you'll discover three enticing variations of this classic treat: a traditional Fig Preserves Cake, a gluten-free Fig Preserves Cake, and a vegan Fig Preserves Cake. Each recipe is carefully crafted to cater to different dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone can savor the goodness of this exceptional cake.
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FIG PRESERVES CAKE
From The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook. My favorite way to use all of those fig preserves I insist on making. A nice moist spice cake, good with coffee when the weather starts to get cool.
Provided by LonghornMama
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine first 8 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; add oil and eggs, beating at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
- Add buttermilk and vanilla, beating well.
- Stir in preserves and pecans.
- Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
- Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in a pan on a wire rack 10 minutes.
- Remove from pan and place on a serving plate.
- Pour buttermilk glaze over cake while both are still warm.
- For Buttermilk Glaze: Bring sugar, baking soda, buttermilk, butter and corn syrup to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Boil 4 minutes, stirring constantly until glaze is golden.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
- Cool slightly.
- Yield: 1/2 cups.
FIG PRESERVES CAKE
This recipe was given to me a long time ago by an older lady. I recently planted a fig tree and hope to have plenty of figs in a few years to try out this recipe.
Provided by Sherry Wilkins
Categories Cakes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. For Cake: Mix together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Set aside.
- 2. Mix together the eggs, sugar, buttermilk oil and vanilla.
- 3. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
- 4. Stir in the pecans. Then fold in the figs.
- 5. Pour into the bundt pan. Bake for one hour or until done.
- 6. For Sauce: Bring buttermilk, sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly.
- 7. Remove from heat and add butter and flavoring. Stir until butter has melted.
- 8. Pour sauce over cake while cake is still hot and in the bundt pan. Let soak overnight. Turn out onto serving plate the next day.
Tips:
- Choose ripe figs: Use ripe, plump figs for the best flavor and texture. Slightly underripe figs can also be used, but they will be less sweet.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help prevent the preserves from sticking and burning.
- Cook the preserves over low heat: Low heat will help the preserves thicken slowly and evenly.
- Stir the preserves frequently: Stir the preserves frequently to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
- Test the preserves for doneness: The preserves are done when they have thickened and reached a jelly-like consistency. To test the preserves, spoon a small amount onto a cold plate. If the preserves wrinkle when you push your finger through them, they are done.
Conclusion:
Fig preserves are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, scones, pancakes, and waffles. They can also be used as a filling for pies, tarts, and cookies. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own fig preserves at home.
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