Fig Cake with Cardamom Syrup

Steps8

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   Step 1. Make the cardamom syrup

   Mix 100 ml water, 50 g brown sugar, 50 g white sugar and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and add 4 cardamom pods. Let it cool.

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   Step 2. Cream butter and sugar

   Beat 180 g softened butter with 50 g brown sugar and 50 g white sugar until smooth and creamy.

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   Step 3. Add eggs one by one

   Add the 4 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

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   Step 4. Mix wet ingredients

   Add vanilla extract, 220 g Greek yogurt and a pinch of salt. Mix until combined.

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   Step 5. Fold in dry ingredients

   Sift in 240 g flour and 2 tsp baking powder. Mix gently until just combined.

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   Step 6. Add syrup, nuts and figs

   Add some of the cooled cardamom syrup, crushed almonds or walnuts, and fresh figs. Fold everything together gently.

   Walnuts work too if you prefer them over almonds.
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   Step 7. Bake the cake

   45 min

   Transfer batter to a greased baking dish and bake at 180°C for 40–50 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean.

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   Step 8. Cool and serve

   Let the cake cool completely, then serve with vanilla ice cream and the remaining cardamom syrup drizzled on top.