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Fig and Almond Cake

A moist and flavorful cake made with fresh figs and almond flour, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fresh figs chopped
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons honey for drizzling

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped figs gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake and Serve
  1. Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top of the batter.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Drizzle with honey before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake pairs well with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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