Ingredients

  • ½ cup (125 ml) Butter
  • 1 cup (250 ml) Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • ½ cup (125 ml) Milk
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) Vanilla
  • 2 cups (500 ml) Flour
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) Baking Soda
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) Cream of Tartar
  • Filling
  • 1 lb (500 g) Dried Figs
  • 1 cup (250 ml) Water
  • ½ (125 ml) Sugar

Preparation

Cake: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together; add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk and vanilla; mix to incorporate. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda and cream of tartar together. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix well. Pour batter into a greased 9” (23 cm) round pan. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 50 minutes. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Set aside to cool.