I feel very very lucky. Check out that ridiculous bowl of figs! My friend Kurt has a backyard that at the moment is like the garden of Eden. The fig trees are sagging with fruit and to my luck, they are too plentiful for Kurt and his little bird friends!
The two varieties are so singular in their tastes. The dark figs are sweet and slightly syrupy and taste like aged sunshine, and the green ones are like bright pops of sugar, much lighter and simpler in their complexity.
I’m frantically coming up with ways to use them because unfortunately, figs have a short shelf life and I’m already anticipating another bowlful! This cake is moist and buttery with a large fluffy crumb that makes it perfect for a special summer occasion.
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