The fig cake is a typical Italian dessert, especially popular during the summer season. It is a simple and tasty dessert, perfect to enjoy after a light meal. Fresh figs give the cake a sweet and juicy flavor, while Marsala wine adds an aromatic note. The grated lemon peel provides a touch of freshness. Making this cake is very easy and requires few ingredients. It is ideal to serve as an after-meal treat or to enjoy at breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea.
Clean the figs with a cloth (they should not be too ripe), finely chop them with their skins and put them in a bowl
Add the flour, sugar, the egg and the grated lemon zest; mix thoroughly, adding the Marsala wine and finally the baking powder
Stir for a long time until you obtain a soft, homogeneous batter
Butter a cake pan, pour in the mixture and bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes
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Italy
| Energy (kcal) | 158.18 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 31.46 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 13.83 |
| Fat (g) | 0.63 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 0.17 |
| Protein (g) | 3.76 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.57 |
| Sale (g) | 0.06 |
