Packed in fibre, vitamins, and minerals, dried figs make a healthy and adaptable snack and they are also a popular addition ...

Line a 10inch cake tin with parchment paper and set the oven to 160 oC. Place the figs, rum and spice in pan and simmer until they are all absorbed into the liquid. Allow to cool. Beat the butter ...

Add the figs, cut side down, into the syrup and cook for a minute each side. Slice the cake and place 2 figs halves on top of each slice. Strain the syrup and drizzle over the top. Serve with ...