Fig cake using a Silvercrest Monsieur Cuisine
Monsieur Cuisine Plus, Monsieur Cuisine Connect, Monsieur Cuisine Smart
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Preparation time
18 min
Total time
61 min
Servings
8
Calories / Serving
381 Cals
Difficulty
Easy
Imagine biting into a slice of fig cake, where sweet, luscious figs meet a tender, buttery base, creating a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate! This delightful treat hails from the southern United States, where figs are more than just a fruit—they're a tradition! In fact, fig trees were one of the first fruits cultivated by humans, dating back to ancient times. Legend has it that fig cakes were often served at weddings, symbolizing prosperity and fertility. So, whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging on a cozy afternoon, this fig cake is sure to charm your taste buds and your guests alike!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour
- 120 g Butter
- 60 g Granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 7 Figs
- 100 g Powdered almond
- 100 g Fresh liquid cream
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Orange blossom water
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Honey
Steps
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Add 250 g of flour, 120 g of butter, 60 g of granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Mix knead: 1:00min / 0°C / Speed 2.
- Spread the dough in a buttered and floured loaf pan. Poke the bottom with a fork.
- Cut in four, and dispose 7 figs on some dough.
- Add 100 g of powdered almond, 100 g of fresh liquid cream, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon(s) of orange blossom water, 1 tablespoon(s) of honey in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Pour the preparation over the figs.
- Cook in the oven during 40min.
- Let it cool before serving.
