HOMEMADE FIG CAKE

This fig cake is downright delicious. So moist and flavorful. Topped with bourbon whip cream; a match made in heaven. I offer many homemade cake recipes at the bottom of the page. Let's get baking.

Add figs which have been finely chopped. Add nuts, vanilla and lemon extracts. Pour into prepared pans. Bake for approximately 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Bourbon Flavored Whipped Cream

This also is great with Jefferson Davis pie, pecan pie, or pumpkin pie.

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 TBS white sugar
1 TBS bourbon (or to taste), I use Makers Mark

In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft mounds form. Gradually add sugar, whipping until cream forms stiff peaks. Gently fold in bourbon. Chill until ready to serve. Adding 1 teaspoon of pure maple syrup is excellent too.

*Stewed Figs
Rinse and drain figs, cover with water, add 1 TBS white sugar - slowly cook over low heat for approximately 40 minutes. For this recipe, finely chop them and reserve 1/2 cup of the fig juice.