Figgy Pudding Cake

Name: Figgy Pudding Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 eggs; 1 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon rum extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups dried figs, stems removed, finely chopped; 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped; For the sauce:; 1-1/2 cups heavy cream, divided; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup dark rum; 1/4 teaspoon rum extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, more for garnish

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"This recipe shares the flavors of a traditional figgy pudding, but its cake-like texture is different than the original steamed variety. The pungent spices balance well with the creamy rum sauce and its wonderful aromas make this cake a great choice for holiday celebrations...."

INGREDIENTS

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1/2 cup butter, softened

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2 eggs

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1 cup molasses

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1 teaspoon grated orange peel

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1 cup buttermilk

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1 teaspoon rum extract

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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

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1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

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2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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2 teaspoons baking powder

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1 teaspoon salt

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2 cups dried figs, stems removed, finely chopped

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1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

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For the sauce:

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1-1/2 cups heavy cream, divided

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2 tablespoons cornstarch

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1/4 cup sugar

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1/4 cup dark rum

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1/4 teaspoon rum extract

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, more for garnish

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