Fig and Almond Cake

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped dried figs, ground almonds, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven 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 about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before slicing. Serve and enjoy!