Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (240g) ricotta cheese
- 12 ounces (340g) fresh figs, quartered
- 1/4 cup (50g) honey
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese and honey.
- Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Top with the ricotta mixture and the quartered figs. Pour the remaining cake batter on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 300 per slice
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender cake
- Sweet and tangy ricotta filling
- Fresh, juicy figs
- Honey glaze adds a touch of sweetness
User Comments:
- "This cake is absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors is perfect."
- "I love the way the ricotta cheese filling complements the fig."
- "This is a beautiful dessert that is sure to impress your guests."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have fresh figs, you can use dried figs instead. Just be sure to soak them in warm water for 15 minutes before using.
- You can also use other fruits in this cake, such as peaches, apricots, or plums.
- Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent dessert.
