I get the feeling that people are in the love or hate camp when it comes to figs; If you’re in the love camp, this Fig & Almond Cake is definitely for you.
Because it’s so lightly sweetened, it’s not a terrible idea for breakfast, and is perfect with tea. It’s also surprisingly simple to make, requiring less effort than you might guess based on how gorgeous it is! Since it’s also just as wonderful when made a day ahead, it’s a great dessert to end a dinner party with.
Fig & Almond Cake
prep time: 15 minutes | cook time: 20-24 minutes | serves: 6-8
12-14 fresh figs
1/4 cup melted brown butter ghee (or ghee or butter), plus more for greasing the pan
3 eggs
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup almond flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coconut palm sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 375 and grease a 9 inch tart pan.
- Remove the stems from the figs and slice them in half lengthwise. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the brown butter, eggs, honey and almond extract.
- Add the almond flour, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and arrange the figs on top, cut side up. Sprinkle with coconut sugar.
- Place the tart pan onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
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thesimpleceliac says
Hi there! I’m thinking about making this for a birthday breakfast soon! I’m away from home and don’t have a tart pan, would a 9″ cake pan work instead? Can’t wait to try it!
zenbellyblog says
yup, that would work just fine! I hope you love it 🙂
Miriam says
Can you use dried figs !!?
zenbellyblog says
Sure! I would just rehydrate them first with boiling water.
Eva says
This is happening! Can you brown ghee like you brown butter, or do you have to brown the butter first, then clarify? (I’m out of pre-made browned butter ghee.)
Thank you so much for this recipe!
Michelle says
Is this worth making without the almond extract? Or should I make an extra trip to the store with 2 small children ?
zenbelly says
haha definitely do not drag those kids to the store, it will be great without it! The extract just adds a stronger almond flavor, but it’s not necessary. If you have vanilla extract, add some of that.
Veronica says
Yum! Just made these as muffin instead and baked for 15min. Love that they are not very sweet. Would be great for breakfast
zenbelly says
oh nice! Good idea making them as muffins!
Shea says
Love this recipe! Has the perfect amount of sweetness for me. Super easy and straight forward and a good way to indulge in my favorite seasonal fruit!
Savi says
Hi there, can I use a different mixture of ground nuts for the cake? My daughter is sadly allergic to almonds but can eat a few other tree nuts.
zenbelly says
This cake is pretty forgiving, so I’m pretty sure that will work just fine. Please report back if you try it! A lot of people can’t have almonds and I’m sure would love to hear how your version comes out.
Wendy says
Do you think this would work with plum halves (the dark blue ones)?
zenbelly says
yes for sure! I have a plum torte recipe too.