Hakans Fresh Fig Cake
Indulge in the irresistible combination of natural sweetness and warm spices with Hakan’s Fresh Fig Cake, a delightful dessert that showcases the luscious flavor of ripe figs. This moist and tender cake comes together effortlessly with a blend of all-purpose flour, a duo of granulated and brown sugars, and aromatic ground cinnamon, complemented by a touch of orange zest and rich honey. Fresh figs take center stage, with chunks folded into the batter and delicate slices arranged on top for a stunning presentation. The cake bakes to golden perfection in just under an hour, filling your kitchen with a fragrant, irresistible aroma. Perfect for tea time, brunch, or as an elegant dessert, this fig cake is a showstopper. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar for a simple but sophisticated finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces fresh figs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 orange zest of an orange
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
Wash the fresh figs and pat them dry. Trim the stems and cut half of the figs into quarters. Slice the remaining figs into thin rounds for topping. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and honey.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense cake.
Fold in the quartered fresh figs, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Arrange the sliced fig rounds decoratively on top of the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Once the cake is cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar for a beautiful finishing touch (optional).
Slice and serve. Enjoy Hakan's Fresh Fig Cake with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 334 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 243 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
