Fig Cake with a Dried Fig Chutney and Cheddar Cheese

A savoury-sweet almond cake topped with fresh figs, served alongside a homemade dried fig chutney and sliced cheddar cheese.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 857.1 kcals 5142.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 88.4 grams 530.5 grams
Fat 45.5 grams 272.8 grams
Protein 23.5 grams 141.2 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Caster Sugar
for sprinkling
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
free-range, lightly beaten
4
tbsp
Butter
melted and cooled
400
g
Fruits
8
piece
Figs
fresh, stems removed, cut in half
100
g
50
g
310
g
Figs
dried, cut in half
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
125
g
Almonds
ground
0.5
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
1
pinch
1
tsp
Rosemary
fresh, finely chopped
1
tsp
Allspice
ground
OilsFats
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
finely diced
50
g
Ginger
crystallised, finely sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C and grease a 23cm tin.
  • Mix the almonds, caster sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  • Whisk the eggs, melted butter, and almond extract in a separate bowl.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
  • Arrange fresh fig halves cut-side up on top of the batter.
  • Sprinkle with remaining sugar and bake for 30 minutes until set.
  • Cool the cake for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan and fry shallots for 3 minutes.
  • Add rosemary, sultanas, raisins, and brown sugar to fry until caramelised.
  • Add remaining chutney ingredients, boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve cake slices with the chutney and cheddar cheese.