Croatian fig cake, smokvenjak
If you are looking for a true Croatian delicacy, this is it! It is delicous and easy to make. You can see it as an ancient fruit/nut bar. But what makes it extra special, is the little kick you get from the Croatian fruit Schnapps. It’s a crazy addictive treat.
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Croatian fig cake, smokvenjak
A traditional Croatian delicacy
Equipment
- plastic foil
- Baking paper
Ingredients
- 800 g dried figs
- 200 g walnuts
- 130 ml Croatian fruit Schnapps I used Croatian Apple Schnapps
- bay leaf for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven on 80 degrees Celcius
- Remove the stems from the figs and cut them in half
- Put the figs in a food processor and grind them. Take the figs out of the food processor and place them in a large bowl.
- Put the walnuts in the food processor and grind them. I like to have some crunchy bits, so I don't grind them too much. Add the walnuts in the bowl with the figs.
- Add the Schnapps and mix everything by hand or with a spoon, until the mixture is combined.
- Divide the batch in half. Place it in a large piece of plastic foil and mold it in the shape you want. I like to shape it in a disk. The plastic foil makes it easier to mold.
- Place some baking paper on a baking tray and bake the fig cakes for about 40 minutes.
- Let it cool completely. Decorate it with bay leafs if you like and enjoy!
Notes
Because it is baked in the oven it’s ready to eat once it has completely cooled. Please do note that it’s best to leave it for a day or two in order to make the Schnapps taste a bit more subtle.
You can pack it in baking paper and store it for several months. It’s makes a wonderful gift as well!