Dried fig, walnut and chocolate chip loaf cake

Method

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   I chop the figs and break up the walnuts by hand.

   

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   I break the eggs into a bowl and add the sugar.

   

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   I beat with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy.

   

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   I drizzle in the oil.

   

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   A pinch of salt.

   

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   I sift the flour and baking powder and gradually add them to the eggs, whisking on the lowest speed and alternating flour and milk.

   

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   I alternate flour and milk, mixing on the lowest speed until smooth and uniform.

   

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   I fold in the figs with a spatula.

   

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   I add the chocolate chips.

   

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    Finally, the chopped walnuts.

    

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    I mix thoroughly.

    

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    I pour into a tin lined with baking paper and sprinkle a little brown sugar on top.

    

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    I bake at 180°C for 40 minutes. Test with a skewer; cover with foil if the top browns too much. I leave it to cool slightly before removing from the tin.

    

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