Description
Rustic, fragrant, and irresistibly moist, this loaf is a warm hug in slice form. Studded with jammy figs, toasted walnuts, and wrapped in cinnamon-spice goodness, it’s topped with a dreamy cardamom glaze that elevates every bite. Whether it’s for brunch, gifting, or fireside snacking, this bake is pure autumnal soul food.
Ingredients
Loaf:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp ground ginger
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¼ tsp allspice
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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⅔ cup brown sugar (packed)
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2 large eggs
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½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup dried figs, chopped
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¾ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
Cardamom Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
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¼ tsp ground cardamom
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2–3 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5″ loaf pan with parchment.
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Whisk dry ingredients: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
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Cream butter & sugar: Beat until fluffy (2–3 min). Add eggs one at a time. Mix in yogurt and vanilla.
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Combine & fold: Stir in dry mix just until combined. Gently fold in figs and walnuts.
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Bake 45–55 min until golden and toothpick-clean. Cool 10 min, then transfer to a rack.
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Glaze: Whisk sugar, cardamom, and milk. Drizzle over fully cooled loaf. Let set 15 mins.
Notes
This loaf isn’t just baked—it’s felt. Sweet, spiced, and impossibly tender, it’s everything fall should taste like.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal per Slice
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 5g