Step 1

1.) Preheat the oven to 350F. Sift all the dry ingredients for the cupcakes. Make a well in the center.

Step 2

2.) Combine all the wet ingredients and pour them into the centre of the dry ingredients.

Step 3

3.) Mix together on medium-high speed till the batter comes together. Be careful not to over mix the batter.

Step 4

4.) Place into a cupcake tray lined with cupcake pans and place into the oven.

Step 5

5.) While the cupcakes are cooking prepare the filling with the delicious figs. Chop them up into bite sized pieces.

Step 6

6.) Place them in a saucepan with the rest of the ingredients and heat on medium.

Step 7

7.) Cook the fig filling till it resembles a thick jam. Cool slightly.

Step 8

8.) Once the cupcakes are cooked and slightly cooled, cut a small hole in the top being careful not to touch the bottom. Fill with the fig filling and place the top back on.

Step 9

9.) Make the frosting by beating together all the ingredients. You may need to adjust the quantities slightly so you have a creamy frosting.

Step 10

10.) Frost the top of the cupcakes, garnish with slices of fresh fig and serve!

Step 11

Visit foodwithfeelings.com for step by step pictures!