Chocolate, Fig and Orange Brownie Cake

Step 1: In a blender add the canned figs with their liquid and puree until smooth.

Step 2: Over medium heat, in a saucepan combine the pureed figs and the next 5 ingredients (-cornstarch) and cook for 10-15 minutes or until mixture thickens (***shortcut: cook the mixture in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave on high for 3-5 minutes, stirring after each minute).

Step 3: Remove from heat and allow to cook to room temperature.

Step 4: To make the chocolate brownie: preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

Step 5: In a saucepan over medium low heat add the butter, sugar and cocoa; cook stirring constantly until the butter melts and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.

Step 6: In a bowl combine the eggs, figs, vanilla and milk. After it is smooth add the dry ingredients (flour-baking soda) and stir to blend.

Step 7: Pour cocoa mixture into the fig mixture, stirring to combine.

Step 8: Pour half of late brownie mixture into a greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan.

Step 9: Pour fig filling over brownie mixture.

Step 10: Pour the remaining brownie mixture over the fig filling; shake pan duo even out mixture and eliminate bubbles.

Step 11: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until it tests done by inserting a toothpick in the center and the toothpick comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack.

Step 12: To make the glaze: in a bowl whisk together the confectioners sugar and orange juice.

Step 13: Pour glaze over the cooled brownies.

Step 14: Cut brownies into squares.