OCRACOKE ISLAND FIG CAKE

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A moist, delicious cake sweetened with fig jam and a tangy buttermilk glaze. It's lovely for dessert, afternoon snack, or breakfast!

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It was inspired by the traditional fig cake of the Ocracoke Islands in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

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1: Combine chopped, dried figs with sugar, lemon, and water in a saucepan. Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes until it's thick. Let it cool.

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2: Beat the eggs, then blend in sugar and oil. Fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture in batches, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix in the fig jam.

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3: Pour the batter into a greased and floured tube or Bundt pan. Bake the cake for about an hour.

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4: While the cake bakes, make the glaze: combine buttermilk, sugar, butter, and dry ingredients. Bring it to a boil, Remove it from the heat, add vanilla.

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5: Invert the baked and slightly cooled cake onto a serving platter. Pour the warm glaze over the top. Slice the cake and serve.

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"Can I use my own fig jam or preserves?" Yes! Substitute 1-½ cups of store-bought or homemade fig jam if you'd like.

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Get the recipe, ingredients list, plus tips for making an Ocracoke Island Fig Cake—tap below!

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