FIG AND CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE

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This is a delectable combination of flavors, perfect for when figs are in season. The chocolate sponge is light but flavorful, thanks to the yogurt and olive oil. The cinnamon adds a hint of warmth, but is optional. For a special touch, serve with thick Greek yogurt that you've whipped with a touch of honey, dust with extra cinnamon and serve with a fresh fig half on the side.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
½ (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
6 medium (blank)s fresh figs, halved

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 7-inch square baking dish and line with parchment paper.
Mix together 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, eggs, yogurt, olive oil, and vanilla extract in a bowl until well combined. Sift 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and baking powder on top of the batter and fold in gently.
Place figs, cut side-down, onto the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon batter on top of the figs and level top with the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven until firm to the touch, about 50 minutes. If cake starts to brown too much, cover with foil after 30 minutes of baking time.
Remove from oven and allow to cool in the baking dish for 15 minutes. Turn out onto a serving platter and peel off the parchment paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 120.1 mg, Sugar 47.9 g