Fig Cake with Cardamom Syrup

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Make 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.

   WaterBrown sugar50 g of 100 gSugar50 g of 100 gVanilla extractCardamom pods
2. 02
   Step 2Cream butter and sugar

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

   ButterBrown sugar50 g of 100 gSugar50 g of 100 g
3. 03
   Step 3Add eggs one by one

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

   Egg
4. 04
   Step 4Mix wet ingredients

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

   Vanilla extractGreek yogurtSalt
5. 05
   Step 5Fold in dry ingredients

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

   All-purpose flourBaking powder
6. 06
   Step 6Add syrup, nuts and figs

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

   Note

   Walnuts work too if you prefer them over almonds.

   AlmondFig
7. 07
   Step 7Bake the cake45 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.

8. 08
   Step 8Cool and serve

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