This delightful fresh fig cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. It's an easy-to-make dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of fresh figs.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
50min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 450 g fresh figs
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 120 ml milk
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 115 g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 23 cm (9-inch) round cake pan.
Step 2
Wash the figs, remove the stems, and cut them into quarters.
Step 3
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Step 7
Gently fold in the fresh figs.
Step 8
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 10
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.