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Skillet fig cake in slices stacked on top of each other on a black plate.

Skillet Fig Cake

Figs are so great because they are pretty versatile. One of the best dishes with figs is a simple fig cake, especially this skillet fig cake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup figs, quartered
  • 2-3 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°. Place a 10-inch skillet in the oven while it is preheating to keep it warm.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, flour, sugar, oil, orange juice, and baking powder. Mix all ingredients until smooth using a stand mixer, hand mixer, or whisk.
  • Place the butter in the skillet while it is warming up in the oven. Take the skillet out of the oven when the butter is fully melted. Make sure the butter is evenly distributed.
  • Pour the batter into the hot skillet. The batter will be thick, so use a spatula to make sure the batter is evenly distributed in the pan.
  • Scatter the figs around the top of the cake. Make sure they are evenly distributed.
  • Place the skillet back in the oven and lower the oven temperature to 350°. Bake for 50-60 minutes. The cake will be golden brown when done.
  • Let the skillet cool down completely before serving. Store the cake in an air-tight container.
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