Description
A delightful blend of orange, cardamom, and fig that promises a flavorful and visually stunning dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup figs (fresh or dried), chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 3 large eggs (or egg substitute)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the orange zest and juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped figs gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flaxseed meal, use coconut oil or vegan butter, and non-dairy milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, baking, orange, fig, cardamom