Almond Fig Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (226g)
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½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
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½ cup light brown sugar, packed (100g)
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2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract
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3 large eggs, whisked, room temperature
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1 cup finely ground almond flour (100g)
→ Fig Layer
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⅓ cup brown sugar (67g)
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12 fresh figs, stems removed and sliced in half
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350℉/180℃ and grease and line a 9-inch cake pan with a round of parchment paper.
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Remove the stems from 12 figs and slice them in half along the stem. Sprinkle ⅓ cup of brown sugar evenly over the bottom of the cake pan, then arrange the sliced figs cut side down, starting from the center and moving outwards.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and both sugars on medium-high speed for 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the mixer on low, add the vanilla and slowly pour in the whisked eggs. Increase to medium speed for 30 seconds, then scrape down the sides again.
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Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until almost combined. Fold in the almond flour by hand with a rubber spatula until a smooth batter forms.
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Gently pour the cake batter on top of the figs and spread it to meet the edges of the pan.
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Bake the cake for 45-55 minutes, until the center is no longer jiggly and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Turn the cooled cake out onto a serving platter. Optionally, top with fresh figs and a drizzle of honey before serving.
# Notes:
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Try to leave a small border of space between the figs and the edges of the pan. This helps the cake flow evenly during baking and makes it easier to invert.
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To avoid sticking when flipping the cake, run an offset spatula around the edges and tap gently on the inverted pan before lifting it off.
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To enhance flavor, brown the butter before starting and allow it to solidify to room temperature before using.