Spiced Fig Walnut Cake
Spiced Fig Walnut Cake is moist and fragrant, with tender bits of simmered figs folded into a warmly seasoned crumb. Cinnamon and cloves lend cozy depth while toasted walnuts add a pleasant crunch. Serve it as an afternoon treat with coffee or as a comforting dessert for fall and winter gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves14
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Fig Walnut Cake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
- 2
Put the dried figs in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain the figs, saving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- 3
Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves into a bowl.
- 4
Cut the figs into 1/4-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk with the reserved cooking liquid.
- 5
In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk mixture, then stir in the figs and walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- Calories 335.71 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 5.23 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 48.53 g 18%
- Total Fat 13.83 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.95 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.35 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 34.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 5.83 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 31.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 71.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.98 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 267.74 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 64.71 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Spiced Fig Walnut Cake is an American breakfast recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 14, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Buttermilk. Each serving provides about 335.71 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Fig Walnut Cake?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Spiced Fig Walnut Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, Chopped Walnuts. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Spiced Fig Walnut Cake?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Fig Walnut Cake?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 335.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Fig Walnut Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Spiced Fig Walnut Cake healthy?
- Spiced Fig Walnut Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 335.71 calories and 5.23 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.95 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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