(Fresh figs and raisins shine in this delicious spice cake made in a loaf pan. You can also bake this in an 8- or 9-inch square pan or as muffins. Reduce the baking time accordingly.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped fresh figs
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Boiling water
- 1/2 cup solid shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs, beaten
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a standard loaf pan.
Cover figs and raisins with boiling water and let sit to plump for 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar together until fluffy. Beat in eggs.
Add flour mixture, half at a time, to the wet ingredients. Blend until smooth and combined. Fold in figs and raisins.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before slicing to serve.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Cover figs and raisins with boiling water and let sit to plump for 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar together until fluffy. Beat in eggs.
Add flour mixture, half at a time, to the wet ingredients. Blend until smooth and combined. Fold in figs and raisins.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before slicing to serve.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
