Fig, Blackberry & Tahini Cake | Brinda Cooks the Books | Food52

Brinda is back in her (warmer than usual) Brooklyn kitchen, cooking her way through another one of her favorite cookbooks. This time it’s “The New Way to Cake” by GBBO alum, from Benjamina Ebuehi (@bakedbybenji). Watch as she makes a Fig, BlackBerry & Tahini cake that tastes as good as it sounds (and looks)! Tell us in the comment which cookbook you'd like to see Brinda cook from next! GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3gAKpmt

INGREDIENTS
For the Cake
1 3/4 cups (225g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
1 pinch kosher salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (200g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed tightly
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons (60g) tahini
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons (50ml) milk

For the Topping
3/4 cup (160g) mascarpone
2/3 cup (80g) confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons (50ml) heavy cream
4 figs, quartered (plus more as needed)
1 handful blackberries
1 teaspoon white sesame seeds, toasted lightly

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