Fig and Orange Marmalade Cake
This delicious cake is made with fresh figs and tangy orange marmalade, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Powdered sugar - For dusting
- Fresh figs - 8, sliced
- Orange marmalade - 1/2 cup
- Orange juice - 1/4 cup
- Orange zest - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
- Eggs - 3
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the orange juice and orange zest.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Spread the orange marmalade over the batter, then arrange the sliced figs on top.
- Pour the remaining batter over the figs and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 55g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 35g