Caramelized Fig and Cardamom Baked Oats Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats, blended into flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• 6 fresh figs, halved
• 2 tbsp butter, or coconut oil
• 2 tbsp brown sugar

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking dish and set aside.
2. 02
   In a large mixing bowl, combine oats flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt.
3. 03
   In another bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
4. 04
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. 05
   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. 06
   In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add brown sugar, stirring until dissolved.
7. 07
   Place the fig halves cut-side down in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until caramelized.
8. 08
   Arrange the caramelized figs on top of the oat batter, cut-side up.
9. 09
   Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Allow the baked oats cake to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.