INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
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For the Topping:
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8- 10 fresh figs (depending on the size), sliced in half
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1/2 cup sliced almonds
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3 tablespoons turbinado (or granulated) sugar for topping