Soft fig cake: a simple and delicious recipe
Among homemade desserts, this soft fig cake is a simple and delicious preparation, perfect for showcasing the sweetness and juiciness of this beloved fruit.
- 8 fresh, ripe figs
- 120 g of granulated sugar
- 150 g of butter at room temperature
- 4 eggs
- 50 ml of milk
- 250 g of sifted flour
- half a sachet of baking powder
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- powdered sugar to taste
- First, wash and peel the figs. In a bowl, combine the butter and sugar and mix them together using an electric mixer. Now add the eggs and milk, continuing to mix the dough.
- Now add the sifted flour, along with the baking powder and a pinch of salt, little by little, until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy. Line the cake pan with parchment paper, pour in the mixture, and smooth it out.
- Slice the fresh figs and decorate the surface of the mixture. Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake for about half an hour. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and dust the surface with powdered sugar.
Between late summer and early autumn, fresh figs are among the most delicious fruits to bring to the table. Sweet, juicy, and fragrant, they are excellent enjoyed plain, paired with cured meats and cheeses, or used to make simple, irresistible desserts.
Among the many options is this soft fig cake, an easy-to-make homemade dessert with a soft dough and a surface topped with lots of fresh fruit slices. The result is a fragrant cake, ideal for breakfast or a late-summer snack.
To make it, you only need a few ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and flour, plus, of course, figs, which are also added to the top before baking. Once baked, simply let it cool and finish with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Discover the recipe for this soft fig cake and get inspired by the variations in our gallery.
To make a delicious, moist fig cake, choose ripe, sweet, and juicy figs that are still firm enough to cut without falling apart. You can use either green or black figs, depending on availability and taste. Before adding them to the batter, wash them gently and dry them thoroughly. If the skin is thin and the fruit is intact, peeling isn't necessary: you can cut them directly into slices and arrange them on top of the cake. They will soften as they bake and release some of their juice, making the cake even more fragrant.
How to get a soft and well-leavened cake
To obtain a soft and fluffy dough, it's important that the butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature. Beat the butter and sugar well with a whisk until light and creamy, then add the eggs one at a time. Add the flour little by little, preferably sifted with the baking powder, avoiding over-mixing the dough. This will ensure the cake retains a soft and light texture.
Fig cake: which variations should you try?
The recipe lends itself to several variations. You can add grated lemon zest to the batter or a pinch of cinnamon, which pairs particularly well with the sweetness of the figs. For a crunchy touch, try adding chopped almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts. Dark chocolate is also a great pairing: a few pieces in the batter will make the cake even more indulgent. If you prefer a more delicate result, you can replace part of the milk with plain yogurt.
