Preparation

• Cut the dried figs, dates, and prunes into small pieces using scissors, ensuring they are of similar sizes to facilitate even marination.
• Place the fruit pieces to marinate in a bowl covered with plastic wrap at room temperature overnight. This will allow the flavors to intensify and the fruit to soften.
• The next day, preheat the oven to 170ºC at least an hour before you start baking, to ensure even heat distribution.
• Transfer the marinated fruit and the liqueur to a large bowl that can comfortably hold the rest of the ingredients.
• Add the brown sugar and mix well with your hands until the sugar is completely integrated and begins to dissolve in the liquid.
• Incorporate the leavening element and the chopped nuts, mixing with your hands until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
• Add the spice mix and continue mixing with your hands to ensure the flavors are uniformly distributed.
• Separately, mix the flour with the baking powder, then add it to the main bowl. Mix with your hands until no visible flour lumps remain.
• Incorporate the grated orange peel and the freshly squeezed juice into the mixture, ensuring it is well combined.
• Beat one egg and incorporate it into the mixture. Mix well until homogenous.
• Beat the remaining egg and incorporate it, continuing to mix carefully to ensure an even mixture.
• Keep mixing with your hands until you obtain a completely homogeneous dough that is smooth to the touch.
• Line the mold with baking paper greased with butter. Alternatively, you can also use ramekins. Fill to the brim with the edges (keeping in mind that the dough will not rise much during baking).
• Cover the molds with aluminum foil tightly fitted to the edge to prevent water from entering during the bain-marie cooking.
• Place the molds inside a baking tray and fill it with boiling water up to half the height of the molds to cook them in a bain-marie.
• Bake at 170ºC for 1 hour, ensuring that the inside is cooked and fluffy.
• Serve the cake when it is warm, as the flavors are more noticeable at this temperature.
• If there are leftovers, store it in the refrigerator. Before serving, heat it for a few seconds in the microwave or with a touch of preheated oven to restore its texture and flavor.