Name: Sweet Almond & Fig Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dried figs; ½ cup crushed almonds; 1 cup boiling water; 1-1/4 cups coconut flour; 1-1/4 cups almond meal; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 cup softened coconut oil; 1/2 cup coconut sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup plain almond or coconut yogurt; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; Coconut oil spray; 1 cup coconut butter (softened); 1/4 cup coconut sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; Pinch kosher salt; Sliced almonds

Did you know that figs are technically not a fruit? They are inverted flowers, or flowers that bloom inward! These gorgeous introverts are delicious eaten raw with a drop of honey or baked into breads and cakes. Take this paleo-friendly loaf that combines naturally sweet figs with crushed almonds, yogurt and spices to create a dense, moist cake. Slather on the frosting easily made with coconut butter, and enjoy a delicious treat with the health benefits of fruit, minerals and antioxidants.

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Sweet Almond & Fig Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Servings 10

Calories 354 kcal

Author Kyra Williams

Ingredients

Loaf Cake

1 cup chopped dried figs
½ cup crushed almonds
1 cup boiling water
1-1/4 cups coconut flour
1-1/4 cups almond meal
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 cup softened coconut oil
1/2 cup coconut sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup plain almond or coconut yogurt
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Coconut oil spray

Frosting

1 cup coconut butter softened
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
Sliced almonds

Instructions

Place figs in boiling water and let sit for 20 minutes to hydrate. Drain and set aside. Chop when cool.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil spray.
In bowl, whisk together flours/meals, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice and salt.
In separate bowl, whisk together coconut oil and sugar. Add eggs and whisk until smooth, then add yogurt and almond extract and stir until combined.
Slowly add dry mix into liquid and stir until smooth. Fold in almonds and chopped figs.
Transfer batter into prepared pan and bake until toothpick comes out clean, about 45-55 minutes.
Cool and remove from pan.
For frosting, in small bowl, whip together all ingredients except almonds. Spread frosting on cooled fig loaf and top with almonds.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Sweet Almond & Fig Cake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 13g65%

Cholesterol 33mg11%

Sodium 249mg10%

Potassium 284mg8%

Carbohydrates 29g10%

Fiber 6g24%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 48IU1%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 122mg12%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.