Fig Holiday Roll
"To get a nice log shape, lay the cake on a kitchen towel, fill it, roll it, then clip the towel's ends together with clothespins until the cake sets. We used frozen currants as a garnish, but frozen grapes work just as well. You may substitute cream cheese for the mascarpone; add two more tablespoons sugar and a half teaspoon vanilla...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted and cooled, plus more for pan and foil
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1 pound soft dried figs stems removed, quartered
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1/4 cup dried currants
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 slices white bread
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4 large eggs
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2 tablespoons chopped Candied Kumquats (optional)
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2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (optional)
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2 pounds mascarpone cheese
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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Red currants for garnish
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, for garnish Candied Kumquats
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