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Fig, Almond, and Date Cake

Fig, Almond, and Date Cake: A Naturally Sweet Delight

This Fig, Almond, and Date Cake is a naturally sweet dessert that captures the essence of the Mediterranean with wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup almond flour can substitute more all-purpose flour for regular cakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with additional almond flour for gluten-free versions
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cup olive oil or melted butter
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs for vegan substitute with flax eggs
  • pitted dates can substitute with raisins or a mix of honey and mashed bananas
  • dried figs can substitute with dried apricots or prunes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds can substitute with walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, soak chopped dried figs and pitted dates in boiling water for 10 minutes, then mash into a smooth paste.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, olive oil, vanilla extract, and fig-date paste.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then gently fold in sliced almonds.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  7. While the cake bakes, combine honey, orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, and cinnamon for the syrup and heat until simmering.
  8. Once the cake has cooled for about 10 minutes, drizzle the honey citrus syrup over it.
  9. Garnish with additional chopped almonds and figs, then serve with Greek yogurt or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Measure ingredients accurately, soak figs and dates well, avoid overmixing, and cool the cake before serving.

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