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
Scale
- 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
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, folding gently to combine. Lastly, fold in chopped fresh figs.
- 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.
- 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.