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Figs baked inside a cupcake






Yes I know, I keep publishing cupcakes, but hey, I love them!! And this idea works so well I really wanted to share it! The fact is that the figs of the old tree up our driveway are always too small to make an "impression". They are nice, but never big and juicy and even if they get that way (the ones on the top branches that get all the sun) the birds get to them, not me! So I usually cook them in a cake, but this idea is prettier! Make you favourite vanilla cupcake batter (I use this one - but without the pine nuts), and then fill the cupcake cases only half way up. Insert a whole (small and firm) washed fig in each one and the bake. At the end you can just sprinkle with icing sugar. I can assure you that you will be pleased!



Photos and Recipes by Alessandra Zecchini ©


I am "recycling" this recipe for November's Sweet New Zealand, hosted by The Kitchen Maid, I think that it is a good idea and needs to be shared!!! 

Photos and Recipes by Alessandra Zecchini ©


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  1. ManuOctober 18, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Bellissimi!!
    Un abbraccio

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  2. Priya SureshOctober 18, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Wow stunning, how interesting to bake figs inside a cupcake,lovely thought.

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  3. rosaria orrùOctober 18, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    che belli! che fortuna avere una pianta di fichi in giardino!

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  4. Chef and SommelierOctober 19, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Yes! I'm sure I will be pleased! Nice cupcakes and photography!

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