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Fig Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Filling Recipe

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This Fig Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Filling combines a tender, moist cake enriched with fresh figs and a creamy, smooth cream cheese layer. Topped with a buttery streusel and finished with a sweet glaze, this cake is perfect for brunch or a special dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 2 cups 1:1 gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder (for gluten-free) or 2 tsp baking powder (for all-purpose)
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups fresh figs (finely diced)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Streusel Topping

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup gluten-free flour (1:1) or all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup fresh figs (sliced)

Glaze

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp milk (or more for desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Spray a 9-inch round springform pan with non-stick baking spray and place it on a baking sheet to catch any leaks.
  2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, vanilla bean paste, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy, then set aside.
  3. Make the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine almond flour, gluten-free or all-purpose flour, and brown sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a fork to cut the butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
  4. Prepare the Cake Batter – Part 1: In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and room temperature butter until smooth and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Prepare the Cake Batter – Part 2: Add the eggs one at a time followed by the sour cream and vanilla bean paste. Mix until fully combined.
  6. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together gluten-free or all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon.
  7. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
  8. Add Figs: Gently fold in the finely diced fresh figs to the batter.
  9. Assemble the Cake – Layer 1: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared springform pan, spreading it evenly.
  10. Assemble the Cake – Cream Cheese Layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of cake batter.
  11. Assemble the Cake – Streusel Layer: Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the cream cheese layer.
  12. Assemble the Cake – Layer 2: Add the remaining cake batter on top of the streusel layer, smoothing it out. Arrange the sliced fresh figs on top of this batter layer.
  13. Top with Streusel: Sprinkle the remaining streusel topping evenly over the figs.
  14. Bake: Place the assembled cake in the preheated oven and bake for 55-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  15. Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing the springform.
  16. Prepare the Glaze: While the cake cools, mix powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if necessary.
  17. Finish the Cake: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Optionally, top with additional fresh figs for garnish.
  18. Serve: Slice the cake and enjoy as a delightful breakfast or dessert option.

Notes

  • You can substitute the gluten-free flour with all-purpose flour if desired; adjust baking powder accordingly.
  • Ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
  • Cold butter is key for achieving the perfect streusel texture.
  • The glaze consistency can be adjusted with more or less milk to your preference.
  • Fresh figs add a subtle sweetness and texture, but dried figs may be used as a substitute with slight changes in moisture.
  • Use a baking sheet under the springform pan to catch any possible leaks during baking.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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