How to Make Fig and Chocolate Olive Oil Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fig and Chocolate Olive Oil Cake is a delightful dessert that brings together the earthy sweetness of figs, the rich creaminess of chocolate, and the subtle fruitiness of olive oil. This recipe is a perfect way to showcase the scrumptious combination of ingredients that creates a unique and decadent cake.

Using fresh figs in the cake adds a natural sweetness and a delightful texture. When combined with the richness of chocolate, the figs create a beautiful contrast of flavors and a mo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 fresh figs, halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 7-inch square cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 7-inch square baking dish and line with parchment paper.
  • Mix together 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, eggs, yogurt, olive oil, and vanilla extract in a bowl until well combined. Sift 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and baking powder on top of the batter and fold in gently.
  • Place figs, cut side-down, onto the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon batter on top of the figs and level top with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm to the touch, about 50 minutes. If cake starts to brown too much, cover with foil after 30 minutes of baking time.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool in the baking dish for 15 minutes. Turn out onto a serving platter and peel off the parchment paper.
  • Nutrition

    409 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 48g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 190mg