Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (225g) dried figs, stemmed and coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) boiling water
  • 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
  • 1.5 cups (190g) whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp (1g) salt
  • 2 large (100g) eggs
  • 0.5 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened
  • 0.33 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp (28g) coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tbsp (30g) sliced almonds
  • 1 tsp (5ml) maple syrup for glazing

Instructions:

  1. Place the chopped dried figs in a small bowl and cover them with boiling water and lemon juice. Let them steep for 10 minutes until the figs are plump and the liquid has partially absorbed.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Fold in the rehydrated figs and their remaining soaking liquid.
  6. Pour the batter into a parchment-lined 8-inch round cake pan.
  7. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top and drizzle with a tiny bit of maple syrup.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes until the edges are mahogany-colored.