Almond Flour and Fig Cake

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Almond Flour and Fig Cake
This Almond Flour and Fig Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich, moist almond flour with the sweetness of fresh figs, creating a stunning centerpiece for any occasion. Naturally gluten-free, this cake offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a favorite among fig lovers. With its tender crumb and beautiful fig topping, it’s not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Once baked, the cake has a tender, moist crumb with a slight density typical of almond flour cakes. The egg whites whipped to stiff peaks contribute to a lightness in texture, giving the cake an airy quality while still being rich. The fresh figs add bursts of sweetness and juiciness, providing a delightful contrast to the cake's nutty base. Overall, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures—soft and moist with a lovely fruitiness from the figs.

Ingredients:

NameMetricUSTIP
Blanched Almond Flour175 gr3/4 cups
Use Blanched almond flour, not almond meal. The latter makes baked goods heavy and dense, and not what we want for this cake!
Eggs, divided3 3
Separate the egg yolks from the whites, using the yolks immediately. Mix the yolks thoroughly with the sugar using a hand mixer, whisk, or stand mixer.
Light Brown Sugar100 gr1/2 cup
Coconut sugar or a brown sugar substitute can also be used.
Baking Powder6 gr1 teaspoon
Olive Oil60 gr1/4 cup
You can also substitute with melted butter in the same quantity.
Vanilla extract6 ml1 teaspoon
Salt3 gr1/2 teaspoon
Fresh Figs6 6
Make sure they are ripe, tender, and have slight splits at the bottom for the best sweetness.

Equipment:

8-inch baking pan

Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease or line an 8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the granulated Sugar and Egg Yolks until light and foamy.
  3. Add Vanilla and Oil, continue beating for 2 more minutes.
  4. Mix in Almond Flour, Baking Powder, and Salt until the batter is smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the Egg Whites until stiff peaks form. Fold in 1/3 of the Egg Whites into the batter.
  6. Then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the top.
  8. Arrange the Fig halves, cut side up, on top of the batter.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown and set. Test with a toothpick.
  10. Allow the cake to cool, then remove it from the pan and enjoy your delicious Almond Flour and Fig Cake!

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Printed Date: 1/5/2025