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Fresh Fig Layer Cake Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1/3 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup milk 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh figs Fresh Fig Filling Fig Filling 1 lb. fresh figs, chopped 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg; beat well. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, salt, and baking powder; add to cream mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture, beating well after each addition. Dredge fresh figs in remaining 1/2 cup flour; fold into batter. Pour into 2 greased and floured 8-inch round cakepans.Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove layers from pans , and cool completely. Spread Fresh Fig Filling between layers and on top and sides of cake. Yield: one 2-layer cake. Fresh Fig Filling: Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Yield: enough for one 2-layer cake. | |