CHOCOLATE FIG CAKE

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Figs, coffee, and buttermilk bring rich flavors to this delicious chocolate cake drizzled with white and dark chocolate.

Provided by In The Raw

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     In The Raw® Sweeteners

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped dried black mission figs
1 cup hot brewed coffee
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup Sugar In The Raw® Organic White
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 ounces white chocolate baking bar
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate baking bar
¼ teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray heavy nonstick 12-cup fluted tube pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix figs and coffee; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and Sugar In The Raw Organic White with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Slowly add buttermilk. Beat in 1 3/4 cups flour, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder on low speed until mixed. Drain figs, reserving coffee. Slowly mix in reserved coffee. Pour batter into pan. Pat figs dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour and toss to coat. Sprinkle over batter in pan. Pull table knife through batter to distribute figs. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In 2 small microwaveable bowls, melt white baking bar and bittersweet baking bar with a few drops of oil. Drizzle white chocolate over cake with fork. Then drizzle dark chocolate over cake. Let stand until set, about 2 hours. Or refrigerate 15 minutes until completely set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 55.2 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 245.9 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

Alex Latchaw
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I'll try it again with less sugar.


Selina Asibi
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This cake is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a chocolate lover.


Kazi Sumi
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I've never made a chocolate fig cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!


Zakir Hussian
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Wendim Jembere
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I love the way this cake looks! It's so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


Vicky Rexei
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted almond flour for the all-purpose flour. The cake turned out great!


Ryan Hyde
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't believe it's vegan!


GARENA Official
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Touseef Ullah Shah
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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I loved this cake! The chocolate and fig flavors were a perfect match.


Ch Umair
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This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly, and the frosting was too runny. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Smeer Gurung
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I'll try using a different cake recipe next time.


FF EMON YT
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Junior Lopez
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I've made this cake several times, and it's always a success. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Fernando Duarte
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the figs add a touch of sweetness and texture.


Samir Sufran
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out great! It was a hit at my party, and everyone wanted the recipe.


Umer Khan7866
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This chocolate fig cake was a delight to make and even better to eat! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.