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    Published: Aug 24, 2016 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Honey Cake with Whipped Mascarpone and Figs

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    This honey cake with whipped mascarpone and figs is a simple, yet exotic cake that is perfect for a weeknight treat with coffee, or during the weekend to share with friends. 

    A simple, yet exotic honey cake with whipped mascarpone and fresh figs

    I couldn't go through the season without sharing at least one fig recipe. It just wouldn't be right. Originally, I was planning to make a fig cake during late spring/early summer, but I got very sick and my very expensive off season figs went bad. When I was finally able to grab some in-season figs at a more reasonable price, I thought I was back on track with my original idea which was to make a yogurt cake with figs baked in. But then I had this craving of whipped mascarpone covering the top of the cake which would cover the beautiful figs. How beautiful would it be to have freshly sliced figs drizzled with honey sitting on top the mascarpone instead?

    Honey cake with figs and whipped mascarpone

    Yeah, not something you can resist.

    Plus, I bought honey from my local beekeeper a couple of weeks ago and this was the perfect way to showcase its flavors.

    Think about it, a sweet wildflower honey cake topped with airy whipped mascarpone, then topped with freshly sliced figs drizzled in honey. There is no resisting that.

    Honey cake with figs and whipped mascarpone

    This honey cake is so good, it was gone in about four hours. Four hours!! And only four adults and a child had access to this cake.

    I admit I did play a major part in this cake's demise. In case you are wondering, I have no regrets.

    Actually, I lied. There is one regret.

    Not making two cakes. 😉

    A delicious and exotic honey cake with whipped mascarpone and figs

    So don't be like me. Double the recipe. Make two cakes. Enjoy. You can probably sit them on top of one another for a gorgeous layered honey cake.

    Just giving you some options!

    Honey cake with figs and whipped mascarpone

    Have extra figs? Try my fig galette!

    A simple, yet exotic honey cake with whipped mascarpone and fresh figs

    Honey Cake with Whipped Mascarpone and Figs

    Amanda Powell
    A simple, yet exotic honey cake with whipped mascarpone and fresh figs. The perfect end of summer dessert.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Cake
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 slices
    Calories 300 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅓ cup brown sugar lightly packed
    • ½ cup honey plus more for drizzling
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • zest of one orange
    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 5 oz mascarpone chilled
    • ½ cup heavy cream chilled
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ scant teaspoon almond extract
    • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • 5 - 6 fresh figs

    Instructions
     

    • Grease and flour an 8" round baking pan (one that is about 3" high is best). Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, honey, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and orange zest until well combined.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
    • Create a well in the flour, then pour the wet ingredients. Mix until combined, but not over mixed. It is okay if there are a few lumps.
    • Pour into the baking pan and bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
    • While the cake is cooling, whip the mascarpone. Add the heavy cream and extracts then beat until soft peaks form. Gently whisk in the powdered sugar.
    • Spread the whipped mascarpone onto the cooled cake. Slice the figs and place on top of the cake, then finish with a drizzling of honey.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 207mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 433IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword figs, honey, mascarpone
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    Comments

    1. Maithili says

      February 04, 2021 at 2:32 am

      Hi. This is the most amazing cake on this planet. I just made it and it tastes amazing. I have a question though - so after whipping the mascarpone and adding the cream, my mixture split. Could you please explain why that is so and what mistake I made? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Amanda Powell says

        February 04, 2021 at 12:00 pm

        Oh thank you for your kind words! There could be two reasons for this. The first would be that the temperatures of the mascarpone and the cream were vastly different. They should both be room temperature. The second reason would be that it was overwhipped. When cream gets whipped too much, the fat and the liquid in the cream want to split (it is how we make butter!) and that can make it look like the whole mixture is splitting. More often, it is the second reason that creates the split, so I would suggest trying again at a slower speed or for a shorter period of time. I hope this helps!

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    2. Karen says

      August 31, 2018 at 11:09 am

      I love the simplicity and beauty of this cake! Oh figs, yes, let’s eat as many as we can!

      Reply
    3. Sabrina says

      September 11, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      This looks delicious, Amanda! So happy figs are in season 🙂

      Reply
    4. traci | Vanilla And Bean says

      August 26, 2016 at 10:45 am

      You've totally sucked me in with this cake, Amanda! Not only is it gorgeous, but local honey? figs? mascarpone?! All the things for a perfect cake! I've not baked with figs this season.. although I have some ideas, I can't seem to keep up with all the zucchini comin in from the CSA! So I've not played much with figs this year. No need though with your work here! Delicious work Amanda!

      Reply
    5. [email protected] Delight says

      August 25, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      This cake looks gorgeous, loved the idea of using figs. Beautiful photos 🙂

      Reply
    6. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      August 25, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      yum! this cake looks divine and the photos are incredible! perfect for the changing seasons right now too. Xx

      Reply
    7. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      August 25, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      Oh my goodness Amanda! This cake is just gorgeous! I love figs and am always sad at how quick the season seems to go! Well done!

      Reply
    8. Zainab says

      August 24, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Oh how I love figs!! I don't find them very often at my market. These look amazing and what a perfect combo of flavors.

      Reply

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