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Grandma's Fresh Fig Cake Recipe

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I had all these fresh figs to use up... so here's what I decided to do with some of them.
 I was pleasantly surprised how good it came out!  My  grandmother's recipe..



2 cup raw figs, mashed
2 cups brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
4 eggs
2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans
Mix sugar, figs, shortening eggs. Beat well then add the flour, cinnamon, spices, baking soda and pecans. Pour in a greased cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
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Always Unlucky said…
Thanks for all of your work on this web page. I am looking forward to reading more of your yummy posts in the future. From will linda marry him?
Thursday, September 20, 2012
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Anonymous said…
thank you for this wonderful recipe. I love this easy and delicious cake!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Catherine said…
Dear Curt, I love recipes that have been passed down. This must have been wonderful. Blessings, Catherine
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Kathy said…
Curt, This looks like an absolutely delicious cake and perfect for this time of year! Lovely!
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Unknown said…
YUM! I've never made anything with figs other than a fig jam at one of my old restaurants. Looks great!

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Saturday, September 22, 2012
Amelia said…
Hi Curt, this cake look soft and moist. Very well bake but hard to find raw figs in Malaysia. So I just drool on your cake picture. LOL

Have a nice week ahead. Regards.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
TriGirl said…
I don't know that I've ever thought of baking with figs, but this cake sounds good!
Saturday, July 02, 2016
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