Description
Fig Cake Recipe is a moist, tender Mediterranean dessert bursting with the sweetness of figs and the nuttiness of almonds. Made with simple ingredients and warm spices, it’s the perfect blend of rustic charm and elegant flavor. Whether you use fresh or dried figs, this easy fig cake is a wholesome and beautiful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour or finely ground almonds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar (or coconut sugar)
- ½ cup olive oil or melted butter
- ½ cup milk or plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 ½ cups fresh figs (or dried figs soaked and chopped)
- ¼ cup chopped almonds (for topping)
- Honey or powdered sugar for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare Figs: Slice fresh figs or, if using dried, chop and soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, olive oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently. Fold in figs and cinnamon if using.
- Pour and Top: Transfer batter to prepared pan. Decorate with extra fig slices and chopped almonds.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool completely, then drizzle with honey or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm figs: Prevents sogginess and keeps structure.
- Let cool fully: Locks in moisture and improves texture.
- Flavor twist: Add orange zest or cardamom for a Mediterranean flair.
- Storage: Store airtight at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freezer-friendly: Wrap slices and freeze up to 3 months for future desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Fig Cake Recipe, Mediterranean Dessert, Easy Fig Cake, Fresh Fig Cake, Almond Fig Cake, Honey Fig Cake, Spiced Fig Cake, Dried Fig Dessert, Fall Baking, Moist Fruit Cake