Description
This Fresh Fig Upside-Down Cake Recipe features a delightful combination of ripe figs and rich brown butter, creating an easy homemade dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Fresh figs (about 8-10 medium figs / 450-500g)
- Unsalted butter (8 tablespoons / 115g)
- Granulated sugar (½ cup / 100g)
- All-purpose flour (1 ½ cups / 190g)
- Baking powder (1 ½ teaspoons)
- Salt (½ teaspoon)
- Large egg (1)
- Whole milk (¾ cup / 180ml)
- Vanilla bean (1 pod)
- Brown sugar (1/3 cup / 65g)
- Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
- In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat.
- Pour half of the browned butter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the butter in the pan. Arrange the halved figs on top, cut side up.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the remaining brown butter, brown sugar, large egg, whole milk, vanilla seeds, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the figs in the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to use ripe figs for the best flavor. This cake is best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Fresh Fig Upside-Down Cake, Easy Cake Recipe, Brown Butter Dessert, Homemade Cake, Fig Dessert Recipe