Spiced Caramel Cake

The scent of a kitchen mid-bake, caught and bottled. The first impression is all sweet, sun-warmed orange, deep, spiced dark rum, and a snapped cinnamon stick. At the center, juicy caramelized figs, fragrant green cardamom pod, and crushed clove bud take over, adding richness and dimension. It finishes on a base of creamy whipped vanilla and dark, molasses-rich brown sugar. Sugared and impossible to resist, it turns any room into the warmest corner of a bakery.