When I think of figs, I think of Teva-wearing hippies in Berkeley sitting in trees eating dried figs from the bulk bins of the co-op. And that’s cool. Real cool. I love the restaurants in Berkeley and the food co-ops are even better. Anyone else having a co-dependent relationship with the daily pizza menu at The Cheese Board Collective? No? Just me? Ok. Sometimes figs make me think of the ritzy San Francisco restaurants that serve them all alone on a plate and fawn over each fruit like it belongs to the royal family.
But really, y’all, figs are a low-country Texas thing. They are not hifalutin like they have been made out to be recently. The Spanish brought the root stalks with them to Texas during their missionary efforts. Fig trees can be grown generally anywhere in the state with proper care.
This cake uses whole dried Mission figs. Make sure they are moist and plump, not dry and leathery. You can use any variety of honey you like for the honey-laced cream cheese frosting. My favorites lately are orange blossom and buckwheat honey. This delicious fig cake is about to become your new favorite!
Fig Cake
Ingredients
For the cake:
For the frosting:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 431Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 163mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 1gSugar: 40gProtein: 4g
Kathryn says
This cake looks delicious and so moist. Definitely want to make this soon!
Ann says
Oh, this is fabulous and I love figs! I'll check back...because I'd love to know (since you tried the cake). How do you think this would be without cinnamon and allspice? I'm allergic to both and this cake recipe is FAB!
bonnie says
I love figs!!! At home (aransas pass) one of our neighbors grows them in his backyard. Every year we buy a bucket of fresh figs for 8.00 dollars. I miss home!! bookmarking this for next year. thanks for sharing. happy tuesday!!
Saba says
OMG when i saw your post i was so excited - i thought I was as the only one who was in love with cheeseboard! I went to college in Berkeley, so naturally I am obsessed with Cheeseboard! I Love their creative twists on pizza. I even bought their cookbook ( their scones are delicious too!). SinceI got married and moved across the country i have had many cheeseboard withdrawals. Funny Story- the day before my wedding my friends bought me 1/2 a pizza from Cheeseboard and i ate the whole thing!
Also your fig recipe looks wonderful I will have to try it for my parents!
Roxana GreenGirl says
i can't get enough of fresh figs!! your cake sounds so good!!
Paula - bell'alimento says
<3 Figs! I just posted figgy brownies ; ) Can't wait to see you in October xoxo
Maria says
Lovely cake!
blackbookkitchendiaries says
This cake sounds just lovely :) they look so pretty and moist! thank you for sharing this.
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
I have developed a love for figs this year, so this cake sounds and looks pretty awesome.
Clarkie @ Beloved Green says
Figs remind me of fall. I think it was because that is when my mom would start pulling them out to bake. Looks lovely!