Fresh fig and almond cake is a soft and fragrant dessert, perfect to prepare at the end of summer when figs are in season and release all their natural sweetness. It’s a simple yet refined dessert, ideal for both breakfast and snack, also great as a dessert served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
In this recipe, fresh, ripe, and juicy figs are incorporated into the soft batter enriched with white chocolate chips, which melt creating a pleasant sweet contrast. The surface is decorated with sliced almonds, which become slightly crispy during baking, giving the cake a unique texture.
The cake with fresh figs is a homemade recipe that combines tradition and simplicity: you can also prepare it in advance, store it for several days, and it is perfect to serve at the table in late summer or early autumn when figs are the absolute stars. It is also an economical, quick, and easy recipe that doesn’t require particular pastry tools.
If you love seasonal fruit desserts, this soft fig and almond cake will become one of your favorites: easy, genuine, and irresistible.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 packet baking powder
- 5 figs
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
Tools
- Baking Pan
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Wash and dry the figs, cut 4 into pieces and 1 into slices for the surface.
In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add oil and milk, mixing well.
Sift flour and baking powder and add them to the mixture, stirring gently.
Incorporate the chopped figs, 20 g of sliced almonds, and white chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Decorate with the fig slices.
Sprinkle with a bit of sugar.
Bake for 50/55 minutes. After 30 minutes, add the remaining almonds, and to help them stick better:
✅ You can lightly brush the surface with a little milk (or egg white).
→ Use a kitchen brush to slightly moisten the surface of the cake when you open the oven. Then immediately sprinkle the almonds on top. The liquid will act as “glue” and also help to brown them without burning.
✅ Or mix the almonds with a teaspoon of sugar + a splash of milk in a small bowl before spreading them on top: create a sort of “moist crumble” that clings better.If the surface colors too much, cover with a sheet of aluminum foil.
Perform the toothpick test before removing: it should come out dry.
Let it cool on a rack before serving.
Storing the Soft Cake with Fresh Figs, Almonds, and White Chocolate
It keeps for 2 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Tips
Freezing the white chocolate chips prevents them from melting too much during baking.
FAQ
Can I use dried figs?
No, this cake requires fresh and ripe figs. Dried figs alter the moisture of the batter.
Can I make it lactose-free?
Sure! Use a plant-based milk (almond, soy, oat) and make sure the chips are lactose-free.
Can I substitute the white chocolate?
Yes, you can use dark or milk chocolate coarsely chopped. The flavor changes but it’s still delicious.
