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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.
5 from 1 vote
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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