Fig and Orange Marmalade Cake

Ingredients

• Powdered sugar (1/4 cup, for dusting)
• Fresh figs (1 cup, thinly sliced)
• Orange marmalade (1/2 cup)
• Orange juice (1/4 cup, freshly squeezed)
• Orange zest (1 tablespoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Eggs (3, large)
• Granulated sugar (1 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1 cup, softened)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the orange juice and zest. This helps to keep the batter smooth and well-blended.
6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
7. Spread the orange marmalade over the batter. Arrange the sliced figs on top of the marmalade, creating a pattern if desired.
8. Pour the remaining batter over the figs, smoothing the top with your spatula.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Just before serving, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a sweet, professional touch.