Description
A moist and delicious fresh fig cake that highlights the natural sweetness of figs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh figs, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Fold in the chopped figs gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe figs for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Moist and Delicious Fresh Fig Cake