Sun-filled Spain is a country home to a variety of cultures, a sort of melting pot where the traditions of old Western Europe converge with the exotic mysteries of North Africa. Date and fig cakes are result of that merging, as dried dates and figs are a traditional fare of the dessert. Deliciously sweet yet with a musky, earthy flavor, and a great crunch, date and fig cakes can be served as a dessert, to accompany cheeses, or just as a snack.