Pioneer Woman Fig Almond Cake

This Pioneer Woman Fig Almond Cake is moist and nutty, which includes almond flour and fresh figs. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in 1 hour.

Pioneer Woman Fig Almond Cake Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 6–8 fresh figs, halved (or 1 cup chopped dried figs)
• 2 Tbsp sliced almonds (for topping)
• Powdered sugar or honey, for serving

How To Make Pioneer Woman Fig Almond Cake

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extract.
4. Combine wet and dry: Mix in yogurt, then fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Assemble the cake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Arrange fig halves cut-side up on top and lightly press in. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
6. Bake the cake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use dried figs? Yes, chop 1 cup dried figs and fold into the batter.
• What’s a substitute for Greek yogurt? Sour cream or plain whole milk yogurt works well.
• How to make gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour in place of all-purpose.
• How to enhance fig flavor: Add a swirl of fig jam to the batter before baking.
• Can I freeze this cake? Yes, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

What To Serve With Fig Almond Cake

Pair this tender cake with:

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Mascarpone or whipped cream
• Chai or black tea
• Fresh berries or citrus salad
• A drizzle of balsamic glaze

How To Store Fig Almond Cake

Room temperature: Store covered for up to 2 days.

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freeze: Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months.

Fig Almond Cake Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 295 kcal
• Total Fat: 17g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 90mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 31g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 20g
• Protein: 6g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, use dairy-free yogurt and plant-based butter.

Can I skip the almond extract?
Yes, it’s optional but adds more nutty depth.

How do I prevent figs from sinking?
Lightly flour chopped figs before folding in.

Why is my cake dense?
Overmixing or expired baking powder can cause this.

Can I use other fruits?
Yes, try plums, cherries, or thinly sliced apples.

Try More Recipes:

• Pioneer Woman Fig Bars Recipe
• Pioneer Woman Chocolate Dipped Figs
• Pioneer Woman Milk Fondants With Figs