Fig cake
Fig cake (Greek: sikopita) is a cake prepared with fig as a primary ingredient.[1] Some preparation variations exist. It is a part of the cuisine of the Southern United States, Greek cuisine, and the Appalachian Mountains region of North America. It is also a part of the cuisine of Ocracoke, North Carolina, which has an annual fig festival.
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Overview
Fig cake is prepared with fig as a main ingredient. Additional ingredients include typical cake ingredients, along with unique ingredients such as pecans, walnuts, pistachios, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves.[1][2][3][4][5] The stalk of the fig plant may be used as an ingredient in fig cake, which may be broken-down using a food processor.[6] Fig cake may be a moist cake, and may be topped with a fig-based sauce, honey, whipped cream or a glaze.[4][7][8] A buttermilk glaze is used atop some fig cakes.[8][9] Figs may be used to garnish the cake.[4] Fig cake may be prepared as a pudding cake,[10] a bundt cake, a layer cake and as a torte cake. It can be prepared as a gluten-free dish.[11] Fig cake may be baked in a skillet. Fig tarts may be prepared using fig as a primary ingredient.[12]
In cuisines
Fig cake is a part of the cuisine of the Southern United States[13] and a part of Greek cuisine, in which it is referred to as sikopita.[14] Fig preserves is sometimes used in the preparation of fig cakes and sikopita.[2][3]
By region
Appalachian Mountains
Fig cake and similar cakes have traditionally been served in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern North America as a part of Old Christmas celebrations.[15] In this region, Old Christmas is celebrated through January 6 each year.[15] January 6th is the date of the arrival of the biblical Wise Men to Bethlehem.[15] Fig cake, along with similar cakes such as jam cake, prune cake and applesauce cake, are common in this region during the Christmas and holiday season.[15]
Ocracoke
In Ocracoke, North Carolina, figs and fig cake are a prominent part of the town's cuisine, and the town has an annual fig festival that includes a fig cake contest.[3] In Ocracoke, the cake was first prepared by Margaret Garrish sometime in the 1950s or 1960s, and the recipe was picked up by others in the town.[3] Fig cake is served at several restaurants in Ocracoke.[3]
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References
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