Easy Honey and Fig Cake

Ingredients

• Makes 2 loaves
• Figs are symbolic of the sweetness of life, and the fig tree is a symbol of prosperity and longevity. Here, figs are featured in a traditional Hanukkah bread.
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 Tbs. oil
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 11/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1 cup finely chopped dried figs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 300:F. Grease and flour two loaf pans.

In a large bowl, mix eggs, honey, sugar, and oil. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Fold in figs and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake 1 hour or until firm to the touch in the center. Unmold and cool on racks. Cool thoroughly before cutting into slices.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: California Fig Advisory Board
Submitted By: Meryl
starmer@prodigy.net
Easy Honey and Fig Cake