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Brandied Apple Cake with Figs and Walnuts
Photo: David Holifield

Brandied Apple Cake with Figs and Walnuts

14 ingredients openrecipes
Brandied Apple Cake with Figs and Walnuts

Loaded with apple chunks, dried fruit and nuts, here is a not-overly-sweet cake that can be enjoyed for breakfast, afternoon tea or as a casual dessert when topped with whipped cream. Beautiful in its simplicity, this moist cake will disappear as quickly as you can make it.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

861
Calories
21g
Protein
22g
Fat
148g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Apple 1 medium (182g) 95
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Fig 1 medium (50g) 37
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Cloves 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Brandy not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup diced dried Mission figs (about 4 1/2 oz.)
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • Unsalted butter for pan, plus 12 Tbs. (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups peeled and chopped tart apples
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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