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Fig Cake

Fig Cake

Fig Cake is a sophisticated yet simple dessert with moist cake, creamy mascarpone, and fresh figs. This Fresh Fruit Dessert is perfect for any occasion, delivering elegance and flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Cake
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter:

  • ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup 60ml wildflower honey
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup 120g plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
  • ¼ cup 60ml whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 120g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 50g almond flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup 225g mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tbsp 30ml heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp 30ml wildflower honey
  • 6 –8 fresh figs quartered
  • ¼ cup 30g chopped pistachios

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prep

  • I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan, lining the base with parchment paper for easy release, setting up this honey fig cake perfectly.

Cream Butter and Sugar

  • In a stand mixer, I beat ½ cup softened butter with ¾ cup sugar and ¼ cup honey on medium-high for 4–5 minutes until pale and fluffy, creating a light base for this moist fig dessert.

Add Wet Ingredients

  • I add 2 eggs one at a time, beating well, then mix in ½ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth, ensuring a moist Fig Cake batter.

Combine Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, I whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup almond flour, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt. I gently fold this into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing for a tender Fresh Fruit Dessert.

Bake

  • I pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top, and bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick shows moist crumbs. I cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely for this honey fig cake.

Prepare Topping

  • I whisk 1 cup mascarpone with 2 tbsp heavy cream and 2 tbsp honey until soft peaks form. I spread this over the cooled cake, arrange 6–8 quartered figs in rings, and sprinkle with ¼ cup chopped pistachios for a vibrant Fig Cake.

Notes

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Keyword Fig Cake