Honeyed Fig and Walnut Anniversary Cake
Celebrate your special day with this Honeyed Fig and Walnut Anniversary Cake, featuring layers of moist honey-infused cake, rich fig preserves, and a delightful walnut crunch. Topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting and garnished with fresh figs and walnuts, this cake is a perfect blend of flavors that embodies love and togetherness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fig preserves
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- for garnish fresh figs
- for garnish whole walnuts
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Step 2:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Step 4:
Add the honey and eggs to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
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Step 5:
Stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk until well combined.
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Step 6:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Step 7:
Gently fold in the fig preserves and chopped walnuts into the batter.
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Step 8:
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 9:
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar until well combined.
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Step 10:
Once the cake has cooled, frost the top and sides with the cream cheese frosting.
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Step 11:
Garnish the cake with fresh figs and whole walnuts before serving.