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Blueberry Fig Vegan Skillet Cake

9 June, 2017 by Giselle Rochford 17 Comments

This easy-to-make blueberry fig vegan skillet cake is moist, slightly sweet and filled with delicious summer fruits. Perfect for brunch or dessert.

Easy Blueberry Fig Vegan Skillet Cake via ExSloth.com

By this time last year, I’d already sworn off the oven due to the heat and was dreaming up this cherry chocolate ice cream for #IceCreamSundays. But I swear we’ve had more cold, rainy and dreary days this spring than warm and sunny ones.

On the one hand, I’m pretty upset, cuz this island girl loves her sun. But I’m also not too mad because rainy days leave me itching to bake – which is what happened a few weekends ago when I made this blueberry fig vegan skillet cake.

Easy Blueberry Fig Vegan Skillet Cake via ExSloth.com

If you’ve been around for a while you may know that homemade cake and I haven’t always been friends. In face, despite my crazy love of desserts, I’ve actually only ever shared one cake recipe on the blog.

But the minute I spotted this mini skillet at Marshall’s, the idea of making a vegan skillet cake popped into my head and for once, I decided to go with it.

Easy Blueberry Fig Vegan Skillet Cake via ExSloth.com

I didn’t want to do anything crazy fancy, because let’s face it- I totally wan’t expecting this cake to even be edible, let alone look and taste freaking amazing. So the recipe for this blueberry fig skillet cake is actually really simple.

All you need is a stand or hand mixer, a cast iron skillet and 11 easy-to-source, whole food ingredients.

Easy Blueberry Fig Vegan Skillet Cake via ExSloth.com

Whip up the batter and pop the skillet in the oven for about 30 – 35 minutes and you’ve got yourself a cake. A delicious, moist, slightly sweet, easy-to-make, summer-fruit-filled, beautiful vegan skillet cake.

Why oh why have I never done this before?!?

Easy Blueberry Fig Vegan Skillet Cake via ExSloth.com

Easy Blueberry Fig Vegan Skillet Cake via ExSloth.com

One quick note before I run to the kitchen to devour my last slice. This cake will fall apart if you cut into it right out the oven. Trust me. I’m impatient AF and I learned that one the hard way.

It’s definitely still good when warm – especially with a scoop of rum raisin ice cream – but it’s pretty crumbly and not at it’s finest. In my opinion, it has the best texture when completely cooled and I absolutely love it straight out of the fridge.

But as always – you do you, kid. Warm or cold, you’re in for a treat.

Easy Blueberry Fig Vegan Skillet Cake via ExSloth.com

If you make this vegan skillet cake, I’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment and rate the recipe or take a pic and tag it @ExSloth on Instagram!

More fruity vegan desserts:

  • berry mint chocolate galettes
  • rosemary fruit popsicles
  • blueberry peach banana bread

Easy Blueberry Fig Vegan Skillet Cake via ExSloth.com

Blueberry Fig Vegan Skillet Cake
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
35 mins
Total time
50 mins
 
This easy-to-make blueberry fig vegan skillet cake is moist, slightly sweet and filled with delicious summer fruits. Perfect for brunch or dessert.
Author: GiselleR @ ExSloth.com
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 6 - 8
Ingredients
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ⅔ cup raw cane sugar
  • ¼ - ⅓ cup coconut oil*, at room temperature + extra for greasing the skillet
  • ¼ cup apple sauce, at room temperature
  • 1 cup all purpose spelt flour* + extra for dusting
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 - 3 ripe figs, quartered
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375F then grease an flour an 8" oven proof skillet (I used a cast iron skillet) and dust with flour. and set aside
  2. Combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl and set aside until the milk curdles and begins to resemble buttermilk
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt
  4. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together to sugar and ¼ cup coconut oil until light and fluffy. Depending on the type of sugar you use, you may need more oil but don't use more than ⅓ cup in total
  5. Add the applesauce and continue to mix until well combined
  6. Stir in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk and vinegar 'buttermilk' mixture and beat until well combined
  7. Fold in the blueberries then transfer the batter to the prepared skillet
  8. Smooth out the top with a spatula and arrange the sliced figs on top as desired
  9. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the centre comes out clean
  10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving
Notes
You may need more coconut oil depending on the sugar you use. Start with ¼ cup and work your way up to ⅓ cup if necessary. Do not exceed.
Can replace spelt flour with all purpose flour or 1:1 gluten free flour blend of choice
3.5.3226

 

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Comments

  1. Albert Trotter says

    14 June, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    the recipe looks good..i will definitely try this for sure

    Reply
  2. Ushmana Rai says

    7 September, 2017 at 11:57 am

    I am awestruck that this palatable recipe is vegan! Thank you for sharing such an amazing recipe, please keep posting more! xx
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  3. Bethery says

    1 November, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    I just found this and your site. I live on an island, too, but not a sunny one. Not usually.
    This cake looks wonderful – I can’t wait to try it…..next year. haha

    Reply
  4. Shalini says

    13 February, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    Very nice recipe!

    I love blueberry but never try to make a vegan cake. I will surely try it when I get some times from my busy work.
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  5. Rachael says

    17 February, 2018 at 11:09 am

    OMG! This looks delicious. This is a nice baking project for me to try over the weekend!
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  6. sydur says

    24 April, 2018 at 1:20 am

    yeah, that recipe is really good. just water has come on my lips, when I see it. I will try making this.
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  7. Mani says

    11 May, 2018 at 3:31 am

    Thanks for sharing the delicious recipe. It looks yummy. I must give it a try. Other recipes are also very good.

    Reply
  8. Rhonda says

    24 October, 2018 at 10:04 pm

    Definitely on my list of recipes to try

    Reply
  9. Rachel Shimon says

    13 July, 2019 at 4:38 am

    Hi,
    I’m drooling, I just can’t wait to try this at home.
    I love fig but never thought of fig in a cake and cherry on this cake is that it is vegan which is amazing.
    Thank you for sharing this recipe. Keep sharing 🙂
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    Reply
  10. Anna says

    29 September, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    Looks soooo yummy! I adore figs and blueberry. I wonder how they fit together. Thank you for this amazing recipe, Giselle!

    Reply
  11. Henrry Bucky says

    29 July, 2020 at 11:47 pm

    I also make cakes and enjoy them at home and you can drop by

    Reply
  12. listofwordpress says

    21 September, 2020 at 10:30 pm

    Hey,

    Cool idea with blueberries!

    We did one like this a week ago and it was great.

    Keep the vegan recipes coming.

    Especially, stove top haha

    Reply
  13. Davis says

    23 August, 2021 at 9:23 am

    My daughter loves cake 🙂 I will try it for her. Thanks for sharing the unique recipe.

    Reply
  14. Jennifer clark says

    26 September, 2021 at 1:46 pm

    I love dessert. This recipe looks so delicious, surely I try it soon. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
  15. Jennifer clark says

    26 September, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    I love dessert. This recipe looks so delicious, surely I try it soon. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing content.
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    1 January, 2022 at 11:50 pm

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  17. Carla Corelli says

    30 May, 2022 at 2:59 pm

    Oh my goodness! My mouth is watering just at the photos – this skillet cake looks absolutely delicioius!
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