Upside Down Almond Fig Cake
Upside down pineapple cake BUT fig version!
A lot of North African desserts are huge on almond. Almond paste, almond flour, almond essence, chopped almonds, and more. They can be found in Abambar, a traditional Libyan cookie, or stuffed in Briwat, a traditional Moroccan sweet.
Since my dad planted a fig tree in the backyard, I’ve been inspired to try and create as many fig recipes as possible so this is my take on a pineapple upside down cake.
Figs, almonds, and a squeeze of lemon to balance out the sugar. It’s moist from the yogurt and has notes of olive oil. Coffee and cake time just got a little sweeter.
Dessert
Upside Down Almond Fig Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 6-7 figs
- lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until it lightens up with bubbles.
- Incorporate the flour by folding it in or using a paddle attachment. Now fold in the olive oil, yogurt, and vanilla and almond extract as well.
- Prepare a cake pan by cutting out a circular piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan. Butter the parchment and the sides of the pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter.
- Slice your figs thinly and spread evenly over the brown sugar. Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon over the figs and add a sprinkle of brown sugar (optional). Then pour the cake batter completely over.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Slice and enjoy with more fresh figs, powdered sugar, and sliced almonds.
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HI, I’M HAJAR
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Hi Hajar! I made this exactly as the recipe says and it was life-changing. The flavor was incredibly unique and a perfect way to end the day. Served it with fresh rosewater whipped cream which complimented the density of the cake really well. It was a hit. Thank you!
Hi Layla! Ahh this is amazing to hear you loved it. I have to try that whipped cream next. Also sounds life-changing!!