Fresh Fig Cake Recipe

5 from 1 vote

If you're looking for a simple yet delicious way to use up your figs, this extra moist Fresh Fig Cake Recipe is exactly what you need.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Diet: Halal, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Servings: portions

Calories: 259kcal

Start by washing your fresh figs. Slice 3 of them for decorating the top of the cake, and cut 2 of them into small pieces to use in the batter.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch bundt cake pan to ensure your cake doesn’t stick.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the oil, yogurt, and vanilla paste, whisk until they all mixed nicely. Avoid overmixing at this stage.
In a seperate bowl, whisk together the self raising flour and baking powder. This ensures the leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the batter, giving your cake a nice rise.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix together using a hand whisk or a spatula.
Gently fold in the chopped fresh figs into the batter, making sure they’re evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To decorate, spread the thick Greek yogurt on top of the cake. Top with the sliced figs and pistachio nuts.

Make sure to use ripe, but not overly soft, figs for the best flavor and texture in your cake. Figs that are too soft may turn mushy during baking.
Make sure your eggs are at room temperature before using them for making the cake as they mix better with batter and rise more easily.
When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix just until everything is combined. Overmixing can result in a dense cake.
Feel free to drizzle a bit of honey over the top for extra sweetness, especially if your fresh figs aren not very sweet.
Add a pinch of ground cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, or nutmeg to give your cake a warm, spiced flavor, perfect for autumn baking.