Fig and Almond Cake

Ingredients

• Powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Milk (1/2 cup)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Eggs (2)
• Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• All (purpose flour - 1 cup)
• Almonds (1 cup, finely ground)
• Dried figs (1 cup, chopped)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, combine the chopped figs, ground almonds, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
10. Slice and serve the fig and almond cake. Enjoy!