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Fig Almond Cake

A delightful treat combining the sweetness of figs with the nutty aroma of almonds, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large eggs 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon sugar (5 g)
  • 1 pinch Pinch of salt (a small pinch)
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 3.75 ml 3/4 teaspoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon of fresh milk (5 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons flour (10 g)
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon baking powder (12 g)
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons flour (15 g)
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (12.5 g)
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon butter (14 g)
  • 1-2 tablespoons 1-2 tablespoons fig jam (15-30 g)
  • Sliced almonds (to taste)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. In a bowl, beat the eggs together with a pinch of salt until foamy.
  3. Pour in the sugar and beat with a mixer until pale.
  4. Add the fresh milk and oil to the egg mixture and mix well.
  5. Incorporate the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  6. Sift the flour together with the baking powder and gently add it to the egg mixture. Stir until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
  7. Take a 24 cm (9-inch) diameter cake tin and grease it with a little butter. Sprinkle with flour and shake to distribute evenly.
  8. Pour in the batter and smooth out the top.
Topping
  1. In a small bowl, combine the remaining flour and granulated sugar.
  2. Add the butter to the mixture and use your hands to crumble it until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the cake batter evenly.
  4. Spoon the fig jam over the crumb topping and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Baking
  1. Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  2. Once done, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the tin.
  3. Carefully remove the cake from the tin and place it on a serving dish.
  4. Slice and serve your delicious Fig Almond Cake.

Notes

Best served at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Pairs well with tea or coffee.