Description
Fig Soufra is a rustic semolina cake topped with fresh figs and baked until golden. Tender, lightly sweet, and beautifully textured, this Mediterranean-inspired dessert is simple to prepare and perfect with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups fine semolina
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 to 8 medium fresh figs, halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8 or 9 inch round baking dish.
- Whisk semolina, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk yogurt, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and smooth the top.
- Arrange halved figs cut side up over the batter, pressing gently.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe figs for best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Let the cake rest before slicing for clean pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg