Fig Spice Cake

Fig Spice Cake
45 min.
16
196kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful twist on a classic dessert, our Fig Spice Cake is the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. This cake brings a unique combination of flavors, with the sweetness of dried figs perfectly complemented by warm spices. Each slice is a moist and tender experience that will impress your family and friends.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this delectable dessert serves up to 16 people, making it ideal for gatherings or celebrations. With only 196 calories per slice, it can also fit into a balanced diet without guilt. The aromatic blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around for a taste of this mouthwatering cake.

The addition of fresh orange juice and zest gives this cake a burst of citrusy brightness, enhancing the rich flavors of the fig and spice. It’s easy to make and requires no fancy equipment—just a bowl, a mixer, and a baking pan will do. Once baked to perfection, a light drizzle of orange glaze on top elevates this cake to a whole new level of elegance.

Whether enjoyed as a cozy dessert after dinner or as a sweet treat with your afternoon tea, this Fig Spice Cake is bound to become a favorite in your home. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that blends sweetness with spice in the most delightful way!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • cups cake flour sifted
  • 0.8 cup figs dried finely chopped
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • cup buttermilk low-fat
  • tablespoons orange juice fresh
  • teaspoons orange juice fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange rind grated
  • teaspoon orange rind grated
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; let stand while preparing cake batter.
  3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  4. Combine flour and next 6 ingredients.
  5. Combine brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, and eggs. Gradually add flour mixture to buttermilk mixture, beating with a mixer at low speed until blended. Stir in figs and any juices remaining in bowl.
  6. Spoon batter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  7. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  8. Combine powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon orange rind, and 4 teaspoons fresh orange juice.
  9. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories196kcal
Protein6.89%
Fat20.32%
Carbs72.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24
Glycemic Load
8.85
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.7204348185788%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.59mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:196.19kcal
9.81%
Fat:4.52g
6.95%
Saturated Fat:0.88g
5.5%
Carbohydrates:36.43g
12.14%
Net Carbohydrates:35.26g
12.82%
Sugar:23.41g
26.01%
Cholesterol:23.85mg
7.95%
Sodium:115.01mg
5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.45g
6.9%
Selenium:8.68µg
12.39%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.77%
Vitamin K:7.48µg
7.12%
Calcium:63.04mg
6.3%
Phosphorus:52.7mg
5.27%
Fiber:1.17g
4.69%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.09%
Vitamin C:2.97mg
3.6%
Potassium:124.04mg
3.54%
Magnesium:13.16mg
3.29%
Copper:0.06mg
3.25%
Iron:0.55mg
3.07%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.96%
Folate:11.21µg
2.8%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.65%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.23%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.06%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.86%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.48%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.26%
Vitamin A:52.99IU
1.06%
Source:My Recipes