Fig Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen figs, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract. Combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in figs.
3. Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Fig cakes have been around since Ancient Roman times.
• The fig is a symbol of abundance, fertility, and prosperity.
• Figs are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.