These cake flavors were inspired by my dear friend Tamara’s favorite things. Figs, honey, lavender, and of course cake! So for her birthday this year I combined all the flavors and things she loves!
For the Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Jelly filling:
- I used Trader Joe’s Fig jelly, you could use a home-made version if you’d like!
FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz. whipped cream cheese
- 1 cups powdered sugar + more to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
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For the Cake
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray three 8-inch pans with nonstick spray, line the bottoms with parchment paper and spray again. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix together the buttermilk, honey and vanilla. Set aside.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy, about 4 minutes.
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Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Gradually add in the dry and wet ingredients, alternating between the two, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Evenly divide the batter between two cake pans
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Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, until toothpick inserted into the center comes nearly clean
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Let cakes cool completely
Cream Cheese Whipped Cream:
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In the bowl of stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
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Fold in the whipped cream cheese to the whipped cream
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Add in powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until fully incorporated
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ASSEMBLY
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On a cake board, spread a small dollop of frosting to hold the cake in place. Place your first cake layer on the board.
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Spread about 1/2 cup fig jelly on the cake layer
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Place the second cake layer on top and cover with cream cheese frosting
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Chill in the fridge, covered, until ready to serve.
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