Description
A delightful treat that combines sweet figs with a rich, buttery cake, perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh figs – 8-10 medium, halved
- Unsalted butter – 1/2 cup (1 stick), plus extra for greasing the pan
- Brown sugar – 1 cup (packed)
- All-purpose flour – 1 1/2 cups
- Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 1/4 teaspoon
- Eggs – 2 large
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and stir until smooth and bubbling. Remove from heat and pour into the prepared cake pan.
- Place the halved figs, cut side down, in a spiral pattern over the caramel in the pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Carefully pour the cake batter over the arranged figs in the pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For freezing, wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and foil; it can be frozen for up to three months.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Caramelized Fig, Upside Down Cake, Dessert, Fig Cake