Fig and Nut Cake
A sensational cake which combines the sweetness of dried figs and an assortment of nuts. The orange and lemon mixed peel bring out the freshness of both. This cake has a very dense texture – it can even be considered more of a cookie slice. Because of the dried fruit it can stay fresh for several weeks. Simply keep it wrapped in aluminum foil and a plastic bag. An all around beautiful cake to have on hand for snacking or to impress your guests. It comes together very quickly also … once all the chopping is done :). Enjoy!
Ingredients:
125 grams hazelnuts
90 grams almonds
finely grated peel of 1 orange
finely grated peel of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons candied orange peel
125 grams dried organic figs
100 grams dark chocolate
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 cup self rising flour
In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand beater beat the eggs with the sugar until very light colored and fluffy.
Roughly chop the nuts and dried figs and dark chocolate.
Combine together with the lemon and orange zests and with the chopped candied orange.
Add the nut mixture to the eggs and gently fold them in with a spatula.
Add the flour and fold into the egg/nut mixture just until all the flour is absorbed. The dough will be very stiff.
Place the mixture in a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes until golden. Let the cake cool and rest for a few hours before cutting it. The cake will hold well wrapped in aluminum foil and plastic wrap.
