The Christmas spice cake with dried figs and rum is a traditional Italian dessert, perfect for the holidays. Soft and aromatic, it combines dark chocolate, nuts, figs, and a hint of rum for a unique and spicy flavor.
This lighter version, with less flour and no wine, is ideal for breakfast, snack, or as a delicious homemade gift. The flavors intensify after a few days, making the spice cake even more fragrant and delicious.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year, Christmas
- Energy 232.60 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 26.62 (g) of which sugars 12.76 (g)
- Proteins 5.35 (g)
- Fat 12.59 (g) of which saturated 3.24 (g)of which unsaturated 5.88 (g)
- Fibers 4.62 (g)
- Sodium 4.72 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 3 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
- 3/4 cup cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cup almonds
- 1/2 cup cup walnuts
- 2.8 oz oz dark chocolate
- 1/3 cup cup honey
- 2.8 oz oz dried figs
- rum (to taste)
- ground cinnamon (to taste)
- nutmeg
- orange zest
- pepper
Tools
🥣 Large bowl for mixing the ingredients
⚖️ Kitchen scale for precise weighing
🥄 Spoon or spatula for mixing the dough
🔪 Knife for cutting figs and nuts
🍳 8-inch pan or baking sheet
🕰️ Parchment paper to line the pan
🖐️ Oil or kitchen paper to grease hands and form balls
🥄 Spoon or small spatula to level the dough
⏲️ Oven for baking
Steps
For the preparation of the Christmas Spice Cake with Dried Figs and Rum – Spicy and Aromatic Dessert watch the video HERE.
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Dough Preparation
Coarsely chop the almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts.
Cut the dried figs into small pieces. Add the spices and cocoa.
Add the flour and mix. Melt the chocolate together with the honey.
Pour the rum, chocolate, and honey and mix well until you get a thick and slightly sticky dough.
At this point, lightly grease your hands with a bit of oil and form balls, slightly flattening them. Place them on the baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 320°F for about 25 minutes.
Enjoy!
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
The flavors intensify after 2–3 days due to the spices and rum.
If you want to keep it softer for longer, you can wrap it in parchment paper and plastic wrap.
