Fig and Lemon Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375.Butter an 8-inch cast-iron skillet and set aside. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.In your mixer's bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add egg and continue to beat until mixed.
3. 3
   Mix in zest and vanilla; beat until thoroughly combined. Set your mixer on the lowest setting and add flour mixture in batches, alternating with yogurt and beginning and ending with flour.
4. 4
   Pour batter into the skillet.Using an offset spatula, spread the batter evenly and smooth it out.
5. 5
   Add figs on top, face up, and push them into the batter.
6. 6
   Sprinkle cake with turbinado sugar.
7. 7
   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. 8
   Let cool for about 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Cut and serve.