I find myself seated here on a rainy Saturday afternoon after work, savoring the very last remnants of this dark chocolate, fig, and orange pudding. How might I persuade you to prepare it? It resembles a blend of a flourless chocolate cake and a chocolate self-saucing pudding – abundant in dark chocolate, molten, warm, rich, and ideally complemented by melting vanilla ice cream.
It is infused with a hint of orange zest, enriched with ground almonds, and adorned with luscious roasted figs. It is less intricate than a cake – the key is to underbake it, resulting in a jiggly center with a just-set outer crust: every texture ranges from a crackly exterior piece of brownie to a lava-like interior in a gratifying scoop.
If figs or orange do not appeal to you, feel free to omit them entirely for a pure chocolate experience or substitute with whatever ingredients you have available – fresh berries, roasted plums, poached pears, a teaspoon of ground coffee, or hazelnuts instead of almonds.
Additionally, here are some other things I have been enjoying this week..
I have been steering clear of the news, aside from a brief morning glance at the headlines. I am not burying my head in the sand, merely trying to avoid becoming overwhelmed by a barrage of continuous live streams that seldom offer new insights.
Joy the Baker’s Let it Be Sunday column: a compilation of delightful items and intriguing pieces from the internet that you would likely not encounter otherwise. It is preferable to the aforementioned news.
I have been reading on the couch, accompanied by cups of ippudo hojicha tea that managed to sneak into my luggage from Tokyo. I just completed The Sympathizer – I would highly recommend it.
Ruby Tandoh’s Good Food Things– a collection of small culinary experiences that are often overlooked but culminate in something remarkable – consider ‘neatening’ the edge of a cake; warm butter melting on a chilled pan; the aroma of fresh doughnuts by the pier; saving the finest for last. You can discover them on her Instagram and Twitter.
My latest favorite pour-over coffee maker, courtesy of Market Lane, is best enjoyed steaming alongside the previously mentioned hot cross buns.
In food processor or large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Add cocoa powder, ground chocolate and almonds; mix until light and fluffy.
In separate, medium-size mixing bowl, sift together flour, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk to chocolate mixture. Blend slowly until smooth. Fold in figs. Pour batter into greased 1 1/2-quart pudding mold.
Place on rack in large, deep steamer pot or roasting pan with 1 inch boiling water. Steam at moderate heat on top of stove for 1 1/2 hours, checking water level every half hour.
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Experience the perfect combination of rich chocolate and succulent figs with this Chocolate Fig Cake. Moist, decadent, and naturally sweetened with fresh figs, it’s an irresistible dessert that’s easy to make and impressive to serve.
This Chocolate Fig Cake delivers moist texture, natural sweetness, and rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Perfect for dessert lovers and fig enthusiasts alike, it’s ideal for special occasions or a cozy weekend treat.
Indulge your senses with this Warm Fig and Chocolate Sponge Cake, a dessert that marries the deep, luscious flavor of chocolate with the natural sweetness of ripe figs. Perfect for cozy evenings, special occasions, or as a luxurious treat after dinner, this cake is as impressive to serve as it is simple to make.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy. Add oil and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix gently until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Caramelize the Figs
While the cake bakes, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add quartered figs, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Cook for 5–7 minutes, gently stirring, until figs are soft and slightly caramelized.
3. Optional Chocolate Ganache
Heat the cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate.
Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
4. Assemble and Serve
Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool slightly.
Top with warm caramelized figs.
Drizzle with chocolate ganache if desired. Serve immediately for the ultimate warm dessert experience.
Tips for the Perfect Cake
Use ripe but firm figs to ensure they hold shape during cooking.
Gently fold the dry ingredients to keep the sponge light and airy.
For extra depth, add a splash of balsamic vinegar or port wine to the fig mixture while caramelizing.
Why You’ll Love This Dessert
This cake strikes the perfect balance between rich chocolate indulgence and natural fruity sweetness. Its warm, soft texture makes it ideal for cozy nights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Pair with a dollop of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to elevate it further.
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon juice
12 ripe black figs (about 14 ounces/400 grams), tough stems removed and figs halved lengthwise
2 eggs, whites and yolks separated
⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons/100 milliliters heavy cream
¼ cup/35 grams all-purpose (plain) flour
2 tablespoons/15 grams cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt
1 ½ ounces/40 grams dark chocolate (70 percent), roughly chopped into scant 1/2-inch/1-centimeter pieces
Crème fraîche, for serving
PREPARATION
Heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit/190 degrees Celsius.
Add 1/4 cup/50 grams sugar to a small, oven-proof, high-sided sauté pan with a 6-inch/15-centimeter base (or similar).
Cook over medium-high heat, swirling the pan a few times, until the sugar has melted and turned a dark caramel color, 5 to 8 minutes.
Carefully add the rum — it will spit and seize up a little — and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring until combined and thick.
Remove from the heat, stir in the orange juice and figs, and set aside to cool.
Add the egg yolks to a medium bowl along with 2 tablespoons/25 grams sugar. Whisk by hand until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Add the cream, flour, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt and orange zest, then whisk until smooth and thick.
In another medium bowl, using a clean whisk, whisk the egg whites by hand with the remaining 2 tablespoons/25 grams sugar until they form stiff peaks, 4 to 5 minutes.
Fold gently into the yolk batter, then pour the mixture over the figs in the sauté pan (it should cover the figs completely).
Sprinkle all over with the chocolate and bake until the batter rises and is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
Remove from the oven, divide among four bowls and drizzle with any remaining liquid from the pan. Serve hot, with some crème fraîche alongside.
Cool. Enjoy the Warm Fig and Chocolate Sponge Cake !!!
A lush chocolate cake infused with honey, warm spices, and sweet figs. This cake has a deep, comforting flavor and a tender crumb—an irresistible blend of rustic charm and chocolate decadence.
🍯 Ingredients
For the Cake
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-process for richer flavor)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
¾ cup honey
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice)
1 cup chopped dried figs (soaked in hot water or warm tea for 10 minutes, then drained)
For the Honey-Fig Topping (Optional but Fantastic)
In small saucepan, bring honey just to boil; remove from heat. Stir in tea and grated lemon rind; set pan aside and let cool slightly.
In bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, allspice and salt; stir in figs. Set bowl aside.
In large bowl, beat eggs until pale and frothy, about 5 minutes. Beat in oil and vanilla.
Beat in sugar, 2 tbsp at a time, until slightly thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Alternately fold in flour and honey mixtures, making 3 additions of flour and 2 of honey, to make thin batter.
Pour batter into greased 10-inch (25 cm) tube or Bundt pan.
Bake in centre of 325:F (160:C) oven for 60 to 70 minutes or until cake tester inserted into cake comes out clean.
Let cool in pan on rack for 30 minutes.
With knife, loosen edges of cake; turn out onto rack and let cool completely.
Drizzle: Melt chocolate in bowl over hot (not boiling water).
Dip tines of fork into chocolate; drizzle over cake.
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A stunning, decadent cake layered with moist chocolate sponge, honey-roasted figs, silky chocolate ganache, and a hint of warm spices. This is the kind of dessert that feels festive, indulgent, and unforgettable—ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or holiday gatherings.
Boil figs until tender, about 20 minutes. When cool, cut into quarter sizes. Cut cherries in half. Mix cake mix; add figs, cherries and nuts. Put in 8x12 loaf pan and bake about 25-30 minutes. Enjoy the HOLIDAY FIG FRUIT CHOCOLATE CAKE!
Replace oil with applesauce if desired (use ¼ cup applesauce + 1 tbsp oil for best texture).
Dried figs provide natural sweetness—adjust sugar down to ¼ cup if you prefer.
OTHER SOURCES
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup chopped dried figs
• 1 cups boiling water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup oil
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup eggs (2 eggs)
• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Grease and flour an 8"x12" pan. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place figs in a bowl; pour boiling water over the top and sprinkle with baking soda. Mix and allow to stand until cool.
3. Combine oil and sugar. Blend in eggs, applesauce, vanilla, salt, and cocoa.
4. Add flour alternately with cooled fig mixture.
5. Spread batter in pan.
6. Bake for 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cut 3 x 4 squares.
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