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Nichole

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I made this recipe tonight: http://www.acleanbake.com/2013/08/fig-and-almond-cake.html

Going into oven
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All done!
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Bringing it to a potlatch tomorrow at work. Will report back! I hope it isn't too dry,
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looks yummy.
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Mmmmmm looks good!
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Very nice, Nichole!  Please let us know how it turned out.
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 Nichole, thanks for sharing.   I'm surprised it rised, raised? so well and evenly with the figs on top. .  That's good to know. What type of cake is the batter ?
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Thank you Nichole. Interesting link, too.
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Nice, really nice! On my list.
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Looks really good!
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Hi Nichole,
So, is it a "dessert king" of "desert king" :P ?
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Looks great!
How was it?
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It does look good Nichole! Anxious to hear your review.
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It turned out good! Very dense, only a little sweet so if that's your thing you'll like it. Personally I might mix a little honey into the batter to sweeten it just a touch more, and maybe a little more greek yogurt to make it a touch more moist. But a lot of people loved it.

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Put some cool whip on top, maybe a little vanilla ice cream on the side and you are in business.
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I wondered if it was going to be moist enough. I personally don't like overly sweet desserts. More yogurt or a coconut oil (their suggestion as a sub).
A coarse sugar sprinkled on top might add a bit more sweetness or powdered sugar. Diced figs in the cake mix, raisins , maybe nuts... 
Looks like a recipe I can "play" with.
Thanks for posting it!
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Adding applesauce would sweeten a little and add moistness - 2 birds 1 stone. Might try that next time.
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Ice cream would do the trick, too ;)
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Originally Posted by waynea
Put some cool whip on top, maybe a little vanilla ice cream on the side and you are in business.


Ohh that sounds REAL good.
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