Granny Clara’s Fig Cake – Gateau de Figue

One of the classics! When done the cake turns a golden brown color and fills the entire house with an aroma that lets you know it’s gonna be good!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup cooking oil
  • 2 cups fig preserves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla flavoring
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients, stir well.

Step 2

Spray a 13x9 pan with Pam and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Step 3

Serve with ice cream or a glass of cold milk.



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