Fig, Hazelnut & Orange Cake with Honey Mascarpone Cream - Ainsley Harriott

Fig, Hazelnut & Orange Cake with Honey Mascarpone Cream - Ainsley Harriott

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A delightful Fig, Hazelnut & Orange Cake with Honey Mascarpone Cream. Rich flavor, simple to make, perfect for an afternoon treat. Enjoy the earthy nuttiness of hazelnuts and the sweetness of figs!

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Ingredients

  • 4-5 fresh ripe figs, plus extra (optional) to decorate
  • 150g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 150g soft brown sugar, plus a tbsp for sprinkling
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 50g hazelnuts, finely ground in a food processor
  • 100g self-raising flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large orange, zest only
  • honey (preferably orange blossom), for drizzling
  • hazelnuts, roughly chopped, to decorate
  • To Serve (optional)
  • 150g mascarpone
  • 100g Greek yoghurt
  • 2-3 tbsp honey (preferably orange blossom)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

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