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Brown Sugar Fig Cake

  • Author: Christina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Dive into the sweet nostalgia of Brown Sugar Fig Cake, combining rich caramel flavors with moist figs for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 cup fresh figs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, folding gently to combine. Lastly, fold in chopped fresh figs.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
  • Calories: 278
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 63mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider incorporating nuts such as walnuts or pecans. If fresh figs aren't available, dried figs can be used; just reduce the amount of brown sugar slightly. Add a dash of cinnamon for an extra layer of warmth in flavor.