Fig and Orange Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp orange zest
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup dried figs, chopped

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in the orange zest and juice.
Gradually beat in the flour mixture until well combined.
Stir in the chopped figs.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Verdict

This fig and orange cake is a perfect combination of sweet and citrus flavors. The moistness of the cake and the chewy bursts of fig make it an ideal dessert for any occasion.