Ingredients
- 12 california figs (dried)
- 1 egg
- 3/4 c sugar
- 1/2 c milk
- 1/2 c shortening
- 1/2 c sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 tb unsweetened cocoa
- 1 ts baking powder
- 1 ts vanilla
- 1/2 ts salt
Marshmallows Walnut halves Top milk or whipped cream Drain figs, cut off stems and cut into small bits. Cream shortening, sugar and egg. Add figs and stir in cocoa and vanilla. Sift flour, measure and sift again with salt and baking powder. Add with milk. Fill well-buttered individual or large baking dish half-full. Bake in moderate oven (350 F.) for about 20 minutes or until pudding is firm to touch and lightly brown. While still warm, top with marshmallows and walnut halves. Pass whipped cream or top milk, if desired.