Mar 15

Autumn is coming and we bring you a very special recipe: Dried fig and rum cake.

Dried fig and rum cake.

 

Autumn is coming and we don't go out as much as in summer. We feel like cooking and baking for our family and loved ones. Therefore, today we bring you a delicious recipe with dried figs and rum, to surprise your favorite guests in a special way. Below we tell you what you will need for the cake and the filling.

 

For the dough Ingredients

 

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
     
  • 1/3 cup butter
     
  • 1 egg
     
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
     
  • 1/3 of a glass of cold white wine

 

 

Preparation 

In a bowl mix the flour and butter. When they are well combined, add the egg, sugar and wine. If necessary you can help yourself with a spatula or wooden spoon. Then knead lightly to obtain a smooth batter and set aside.

  

For the filling Ingredients 

  • 20 dried figs El Pajarero
     
  • 2/3 cup sugar
     
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup rum
     
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  

 

Preparation

Place a small saucepan with the water and sugar over medium heat. Meanwhile, cut the figs in half. Then add them to the preparation of water and sugar with the preparation half done. Once they soften, remove them from the heat.

 

To assemble the cake Preparation

 

Roll out the dough and place it in a pie dish. Trim the leftovers from the edge and press the bottom with a fork. Place the fig mixture and bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes at a high temperature (approximately 270 degrees). Serve warm. It's finger licking delicious! :-)