Soft fig and walnut cake: the autumn dessert that will win you over!
Autumn brings with it unmistakable flavors and aromas, and among these, the sublime combination of sweet figs and crunchy walnuts stands out particularly. If you’re looking for a dessert that encapsulates the essence of this season, the soft fig and walnut cake is the perfect answer. Imagine a soft, almost velvety dough that embraces the juicy sweetness of fresh figs and the aromatic character of chopped walnuts, a true embrace of flavors that warms your heart and palate.
This recipe is designed to be easy to make, ensuring a spectacular result even for those who are not expert bakers, preparing it will be a pleasure, and tasting it, a true sensory experience.
Easy and tasty recipe
Every bite is a perfect balance between the natural sweetness of the fruit and the slight bitter note of the walnuts, all wrapped in a delicate and fragrant batter. It is not just a dessert, but a true ritual that celebrates seasonal products, accompany it with a good hot tea or coffee, and turn every break into a moment of pure relaxation and pleasure.
With a few steps and easily available ingredients, you can bring to the table a masterpiece of taste that will make both adults and children happy. Discover how to make your home smell delightful and surprise your guests with a dessert that tastes like home and tradition, don’t wait, dive into the world of autumn flavors and be seduced by this marvel!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 10 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer, Autumn
- Energy 285.71 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 40.74 (g) of which sugars 21.76 (g)
- Proteins 5.36 (g)
- Fat 12.57 (g) of which saturated 1.82 (g)of which unsaturated 7.43 (g)
- Fibers 1.74 (g)
- Sodium 17.69 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 300 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- cup milk
- cup vegetable oil
- 10 figs
- cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1 packet baking powder
Tools
- Electric beaters Moulinex HM3101 Quick Mix Electric Beater, Egg White Whipping, Cake, Pizza, Bread Dough and Cream Preparation, 300 W
- Loaf pan 2 Pieces Loaf Pan – 10.2×5.1×2 inches Carbon Steel Non-Stick Baking Tin – Ideal for Baking Bread, Cakes, Toast, and Other Sweets, Easy to Clean and Durable
- Parchment paper Cuki Parchment Paper Sheets 33 x 38 cm – 25 Sheets – 1 Pack
Steps for Soft Fig and Walnut Cake
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar using an electric whisk. Add the oil and milk, mixing well.
Incorporate the sifted flour with the baking powder.
Wash and cut 5 figs into pieces and add them to the batter.
Pour into a loaf pan and top with the remaining figs cut in half and chopped walnuts.
Bake at 350°F for about 40-45 minutes. Do the toothpick test before removing from the oven. Let cool in the pan.
Storage, notes, tips for the Soft Fig and Walnut Cake
The cake keeps for 2/3 days in a closed cake container
