Description
Whipping up this fig almond date cake brings pure comfort straight from Mediterranean kitchens. Warm spices and tender fruit create a delightful slice that connects family and flavor in one memorable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried figs, chopped
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup almonds, ground
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to precisely 350F and generously grease a 9-inch cake pan with coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- Combine 1 cup chopped dried figs, 1 cup chopped dates, and ½ cup honey in a mixing bowl, stirring until the fruits are evenly coated and softened.
- In a separate large bowl, crack 4 eggs and whisk them thoroughly until they become light and frothy.
- Add ½ cup melted coconut oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the eggs, blending until the mixture looks smooth and consistent.
- Fold the fig and date mixture into the egg mixture, creating a rich and fragrant batter.
- In another bowl, combine 1 cup ground almonds, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt, mixing until ingredients are well distributed.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to maintain the batter’s airiness.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack for 45-60 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Toasting the almonds before grinding them adds a deeper, nuttier flavor that enhances the overall taste of the cake.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to keep the cake’s tender texture.
- Chop the figs and dates finely to ensure they distribute evenly throughout the cake and create a more consistent moisture level.
- If fresh figs aren’t available, dried figs work just as well – just soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before chopping to soften them up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg