Vegan Fig Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 600 g fresh figs, quartered
• 350 g all-purpose flour
• 200 g granulated sugar
• 150 ml neutral oil, sunflower or grapeseed, or 150 g melted vegan butter
• 300 ml plant-based milk, soy, almond or oat
• 1 packet (11 g) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda, optional, for extra lightness
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or citrus zest
• Optional: 50 g almond or hazelnut meal

STEPS

1. Preheat the oven to 170 °C. Grease and flour the pan.
2. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda if using, salt and the nut meal if using.
3. Add the oil, plant milk and vanilla. Mix until the batter is smooth.
4. Gently fold in the fig quarters.
5. Pour into the pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, checking as above.
6. Cool, wrap and freeze the same way as the classic version.