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Chocolate-Fig Cake with Mascarpone Frosting
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
3 hours 15 minutes
Indulgent dessert with Calimyrna figs, rich cocoa, and creamy mascarpone frosting.
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup diced Calimyrna figs, stems removed (6 oz)
  • 1 cup dry red wine (such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon) or water
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened regular or dark baking cocoa
  • 4 oz semisweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled
  • 1 container (8 oz) mascarpone cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 bar (1.55 oz) milk chocolate
Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (or 325°F for a dark or nonstick pan). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9- or 10-inch springform pan with shortening and lightly flour it. In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan, combine figs and wine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then set aside to cool while you make the batter.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, then beat until the mixture is thick and creamy, scraping the bowl as needed. Incorporate flour, cocoa, and baking soda at low speed until combined, ensuring to scrape the bowl occasionally. Stir in melted chocolate, figs, and wine until well mixed. Spread the batter in the pan.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan on a rack for about 2 hours until completely cooled, then remove the pan's side.
  • In a medium bowl, gently mix mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until combined. Increase speed to medium and beat until mixture is thick and creamy. Use to frost the sides and top of the cake.
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create chocolate curls along the edges of the chocolate bar. If the curls break, gently warm the chocolate bar with your hands. Decorate the cake with the chocolate curls and store it in the refrigerator.

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