She noted that her fig and ricotta cake is one of her favorite ... is the ultimate light and fluffy fruit cake to enjoy with crème fraîche or whipped cream for a touch of richness.

Sift the flour, cocoa and baking powder into a bowl. Beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and fold in the honey. Whisk in the buttemilk and fold in the flour ...