Directions

• Step 1 Prepare an 8-inch cake pan by buttering it and lining the bottom with parchment. Dust the pan with a small amount of flour.
• Step 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 3 Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Step 4 Whisk the butter and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk to combine. At a medium speed setting, continue to whisk the mixture until it lightens in color and in texture. This will take about 2 minutes. Fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Fold in the chopped chocolate.
• Step 5 Spoon the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top of the batter. Arrange the sliced figs on top of the batter. Bake for 30-35 minutes. When your cake is done, it should be set on the sides and still a bit “wiggly” in the center. Remove from the oven and cool on your counter. Once cooled, the cake will have the texture of a brownie– firm on the sides and a bit soft in the center.
• Step 6 Serve dusted with powdered sugar and, if desired, a spoonful of whipped cream.