California Fig Shortcakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons buttermilk, divided
• 1 tablespoon coarse organic cane sugar
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ (icing) sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups California Fresh Figs, cut into eights
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish