Rustic Fig Cake

 By: The Food Hunter

I look forward to fig season and this amazing easy-to-make cake every year. If you love figs as much as I do this rustic cake is a most try. If figs aren't your thing this cake would be equally delicious with apples or peaches. 

Give it a try today!!!

Rustic Fig Cake

• 1 stick unsalted butter softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5-8 fresh figs, sliced
• 1 Tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling over top)

Instructions
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixer bowl, with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar together at high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

* Add eggs one at a time, beating on medium speed after each, until fully incorporated. Add vanilla and dour cream, and beat on low until incorporated.

* Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and beat on low speed until mixture is just combined.

 
* Do not overmix. Remove the mixer attachment and fold in any remaining flour pockets with a spatula if needed.

* Spread the batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan Arrange figs over top of the batter Sprinkle figs evenly with 1 Tablespoon of granulated sugar.


* Bake for 50 minutes, until risen, browned, and a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.