A full of flavour cake that is beautifully balanced with sweet spices and studded with soft diced apple, semi-dried figs and walnuts. It is topped with a cream cheese frosting that is lightly sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar. A wonderful cake that can be served on its own with a simple dusting of icing sugar, or decorated with frosting for a gorgeous celebration cake. I love cakes that involve an easy melt and mix recipe that delivers on flavour and looks!