Fig and Orange Marmalade Cake

Ingredients

• Powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Fresh figs (8, sliced)
• Orange marmalade (1/2 cup)
• Orange juice (1/4 cup)
• Orange zest (2 tablespoons)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (2 teaspoons)
• All (purpose flour - 2 cups)
• Eggs (3)
• Granulated sugar (1 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the orange juice and orange zest.
6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
7. Spread the orange marmalade over the batter, then arrange the sliced figs on top.
8. Pour the remaining batter over the figs and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.