Fig Fruit Cake

4 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 3 hours

1266 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 cake suggest servings

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Ingredients

20	each	figs, dried
1/2	pound	candied cherries
1/4	pound	candied pineapple
2 1/2	cups	walnuts	chopped
1	cup	cake flour	sifted
1	teaspoon	salt
1 1/2	teaspoons	baking powder
1	teaspoon	cinnamon
1	teaspoon	allspice
1/2	teaspoon	cloves
1/2	cup	vegetable shortening
1 1/2	cups	sugar
5	large	eggs	separated
2	ounces	chocolate unsweetened	melted
4	tablespoons	brandy
1 1/2	teaspoons	vanilla extract
1	teaspoon	almond extract

Directions

Butter a 6x10x3 inch loaf pan.

Line with waxed paper and butter generously again.

Set oven for 250 degrees F. Cover figs with very hot water, and let stand 10 minutes.

Drain. With scissors, snip off stems.

Then cut figs, cherries and pineapple into tiny bits.

Add chopped nuts and half the sifted flour.

Mix together lightly. Sift remaining flour with salt, baking powder and spices.

Cream shortening, sugar, egg yolks and melted chocolate.

Whip egg whites until very light.

Combine all ingredients until just mixed.

Place in baking pan. Bake in slow oven for about 3 to 4 hours.

When cool, brush with hot corn syrup and decorate with figs, candied fruit and nuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 369g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1266 41% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.0g	88%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	36%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 264mg	88%
Sodium 713mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 161.0g	54%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	40%
Sugars 122.0g
Protein 31.0g	62%

Vitamin A	7%		Vitamin C	3%
Calcium	17%		Iron	45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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