Fig and Red Wine Steamed Cake
A steamed cake made with red wine and dried figs, with a rich, intense flavor suited for adult palates.
Ingredients
cake flour
1 cup (110 g)
baking powder
1 tsp (3 g)
egg
1
granulated sugar
6 tbsp (54 g)
red wine
4 tbsp
vegetable oil
1 tbsp
dried figs (cut into 5 mm thick slices)
6
Instructions
1
Prepare the figs
Cut the dried figs into 5 mm thick slices, reserving a small amount for decoration.
2
Mix the dry ingredients
Place the cake flour and baking powder into a bowl and whisk together as if aerating the flour.
3
Beat the egg mixture
In a separate bowl, add the egg and sugar, and whisk until thick and fluffy.
4
Add the red wine
Add the red wine and mix well, then add the flour mixture and combine.
5
Add the oil
Stir until there are no lumps, then add the vegetable oil and mix until incorporated.
6
Fold in the figs
Fold in the cut dried figs with a few gentle stirs.
7
Pour into the mold
Pour the batter into a baking mold lined with parchment paper, and place the reserved figs on top, pressing them in lightly.
8
Steam the cake
Pour water into a pot to about half the height of the mold. Once boiling, place the mold inside and steam over medium heat for 30–35 minutes.
9
Check doneness
Insert a bamboo skewer into the center of the cake. If no batter sticks, it is done.
