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Sticky Fig Pecan Cake topped with a bright orange zest glaze.

Fig Pecan Cake with Orange Zest Glaze

A delightful Sticky Fig Pecan Cake topped with a zesty orange glaze, balancing rich flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped figs
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Toasting enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
Orange Zest Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • zest of 1 orange
  • to taste as needed orange juice Add enough to create a pourable consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the orange juice.
  6. Stir in the chopped figs, pecans, and orange zest until evenly combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool before adding the orange glaze.
Making the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with the zest of one orange and enough orange juice to create a pourable consistency.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Notes

Make sure your figs are ripe for the best flavor. Dried figs can be used, just chop them into smaller pieces. Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing for clean, beautiful drips.