Fig And Currant Layer Cake With Almond Frosting

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup chopped figs
• 1/4 cup currants
• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• Almond extract

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease three 6-inch layer cake pans.
2. 2 Beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until creamy.
3. 3 Mix milk and 1 cup flour; stir into butter mixture.
4. 4 Sift remaining 1 cup flour and 2 tsp baking powder. Beat 4 egg whites to stiff peaks.
5. 5 Alternately add flour mixture and beaten egg whites to batter. Divide evenly among pans.
6. 6 Bake for 7-10 minutes until done. Cool completely.
7. 7 Boil 1 cup sugar with a little water until clear. Stir in 3/4 cup chopped figs and 1/4 cup currants.
8. 8 Spread fig mixture between layers. Beat 2 egg whites to a froth.
9. 9 Stir in 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and almond extract. Ice top and sides.