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Table of contents<\/h2>- History<\/a><\/li>
- Ingredients<\/a><\/li>
- How to make Figgy Pudding<\/a><\/li>
- Tips for Success<\/a><\/li>
- Serving Suggestions – Christmas Dinner<\/a><\/li>
- FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
My goal with this recipe was to create a bread pudding-esque cake that heavily featured figs, but also just felt festive. The kind of Christmas dessert you might serve at the end of a fancy dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The batter uses fig jam and dried figs, so if you can’t find fresh figs where you live (I couldn’t), don’t worry! The result is a sweet, nutty mini cake with a lightly spiced syrup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While this recipe feels like a classic Christmas dessert to me, it does not resemble what would be traditional figgy pudding. My understanding is the traditional British dish is more like a steamed cake made with raisins, currants, and brandy; it could also include\u00a0oranges,\u00a0plums,\u00a0golden raisins,\u00a0rum\u00a0and spices like\u00a0cinnamon,\u00a0cloves\u00a0and\u00a0nutmeg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve also read that figgy pudding could even have referred to a savory dish made with fish. This is a different take. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This reminds me more of a Midwest “poke cake” in that I poke small holes throughout the cake before drizzling on the syrup, which makes the inside moist and gooey, more like a custard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/figgy-pudding.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIngredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Granulated white sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Large eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fig jam<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Self-rising flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Walnuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dried figs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to make Figgy Pudding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This figgy pudding recipe (or you could call it Christmas pudding, up to you) has three components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cake + Syrup + Cream = Christmas pudding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each of these is important to the final dish. The cake mixture is very easy to make\u2014it’s just as simple as a muffin or baked donut <\/a>recipe. The syrup is only three ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make on the stove, but it’s essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce the cake is baked in the oven, you must use a fork or toothpick to poke lots of small holes in the cake. Then, drizzle the syrup over it. The syrup will then ooze into these small holes you created, creating a moist and sort of bread pudding-type texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last, you should serve this with whipped cream or even a scoop of vanilla (or egg nog) ice cream! This adds a creamy component that I think pairs well with the flavors and also just serves to make this dessert feel all the more special. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/figgy-pudding-batter.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTips for Success<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- I like to use both fig jam<\/a> and dried figs<\/a> (chopped up) in the cake batter. You can add chopped walnuts or another nut like pecans. All these add to the flavor and texture of the cake. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poking holes in the cake before drizzling on the syrup might sound trivial, but I promise it’s not! This is what reminds me of Midwest “poke cake,” which has such a great texture. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I love to use a mini or decorative bundt pan<\/a> for this! But if you don’t have one and don’t want to buy it for just this recipe, you can also bake these in jumbo muffin tins or a baked donut pan<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmas-pudding-recipe.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nServing Suggestions<\/strong> – Christmas Dinner<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you are looking to host a special Christmas dinner, this makes the perfect dessert. Here are some other recipes you might add to the menu:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Bacon Wrapped Filet – How to Broil Steak<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to cook steak<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Baked chicken<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Meatloaf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chicken Alfredo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Easy Vodka Sauce<\/a> – over gnocchi or any pasta!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Overnight No-Boil Lasagna<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stuffing Risotto<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Best Christmas Cocktails<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>What is figgy pudding made of?<\/h3><\/summary>
This recipe is a cake made with fig jam, dried figs, and walnuts. Then, a homemade glaze is drizzled over the top before serving. <\/p> <\/details> Is figgy pudding the same as fruit cake?<\/h3><\/summary>
No. Traditional figgy pudding is a British dish that is more like a bread pudding that may or may not include dried fruit like raisins. So although there are similarities for sure, they are not the same thing. <\/p> <\/details> Does figgy pudding have meat in it?<\/h3><\/summary>
While this dessert version does not, traditional figgy pudding (like from 14th century England) probably did, which may have been mutton, beef, or even fish.<\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/figgy-pudding-recipe.jpg\")
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My goal with this recipe was to create a bread pudding-esque cake that heavily featured figs, but also just felt festive. The kind of Christmas dessert you might serve at the end of a fancy dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The batter uses fig jam and dried figs, so if you can’t find fresh figs where you live (I couldn’t), don’t worry! The result is a sweet, nutty mini cake with a lightly spiced syrup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While this recipe feels like a classic Christmas dessert to me, it does not resemble what would be traditional figgy pudding. My understanding is the traditional British dish is more like a steamed cake made with raisins, currants, and brandy; it could also include\u00a0oranges,\u00a0plums,\u00a0golden raisins,\u00a0rum\u00a0and spices like\u00a0cinnamon,\u00a0cloves\u00a0and\u00a0nutmeg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve also read that figgy pudding could even have referred to a savory dish made with fish. This is a different take. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This reminds me more of a Midwest “poke cake” in that I poke small holes throughout the cake before drizzling on the syrup, which makes the inside moist and gooey, more like a custard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This figgy pudding recipe (or you could call it Christmas pudding, up to you) has three components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cake + Syrup + Cream = Christmas pudding<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each of these is important to the final dish. The cake mixture is very easy to make\u2014it’s just as simple as a muffin or baked donut <\/a>recipe. The syrup is only three ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make on the stove, but it’s essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the cake is baked in the oven, you must use a fork or toothpick to poke lots of small holes in the cake. Then, drizzle the syrup over it. The syrup will then ooze into these small holes you created, creating a moist and sort of bread pudding-type texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last, you should serve this with whipped cream or even a scoop of vanilla (or egg nog) ice cream! This adds a creamy component that I think pairs well with the flavors and also just serves to make this dessert feel all the more special. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are looking to host a special Christmas dinner, this makes the perfect dessert. Here are some other recipes you might add to the menu:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This recipe is a cake made with fig jam, dried figs, and walnuts. Then, a homemade glaze is drizzled over the top before serving. <\/p> <\/details> No. Traditional figgy pudding is a British dish that is more like a bread pudding that may or may not include dried fruit like raisins. So although there are similarities for sure, they are not the same thing. <\/p> <\/details> While this dessert version does not, traditional figgy pudding (like from 14th century England) probably did, which may have been mutton, beef, or even fish.<\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIngredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to make Figgy Pudding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTips for Success<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nServing Suggestions<\/strong> – Christmas Dinner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>
What is figgy pudding made of?<\/h3><\/summary>
Is figgy pudding the same as fruit cake?<\/h3><\/summary>
Does figgy pudding have meat in it?<\/h3><\/summary>
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