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Fig cake with a dried fig chutney and cheddar cheese

Fig cake with a dried fig chutney and cheddar cheese is a cakes recipe made with Baking Powder, Ground Cinnamon, and Vegetable Oil. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 1 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 4 tbsp
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5 and lightly grease a 23cm/9in fluted flan tin or cake tin that's 4cm/1½in deep.

2. 2

   In one bowl, mix together the ground almonds, sugar, plain flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, butter, and almond extract.

4. 4

   Stir the dry ingredients into the wet, and whisk until just mixed.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the remaining two tablespoons of sugar over the figs, then bake for about 30 minutes, or until the cake is set in the centre.

6. 6

   For the dried fig chutney, heat the oil in a saucepan.

7. 7

   Once hot, add the shallots and gently fry for 2-3 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the rosemary, sultanas, raisins and sugar and fry until the fruit begins to caramelise.

9. 9

   Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve a slice of the cake on a plate with the chutney and slices of cheddar cheese.