Mascarpone Fig Dump Cake
If figs and mascarpone had a love child, this cake would be it! This dump cake is a sweet and creamy indulgence with juicy figs, smooth mascarpone, and a buttery topping that melts in your mouth.
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
Ingredients
- 1 21-ounce can fig preserves
- 1 8-ounce package mascarpone cheese softened
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional, for crunch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the fig preserves evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of mascarpone cheese over the fig preserves and gently spread it to create a somewhat even layer.
- Sprinkle the vanilla cake mix evenly over the mascarpone and figs.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible. Don’t worry if some dry spots remain.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top (optional).
- Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and lemon zest over the mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. This pairs beautifully with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 320mgSugar: 27g
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