Fresh Fig Cake with Honey and Rye

The original version of this rustic, yet elegant, cake calls for quince. But I had a feeling figs would be right at home. Other ingredients include lemon zest, honey, and rye flour, all of which pair well with sweet figs. The recipe comes from the cookbook The Miller’s Daughter: Unusual Flours & Heritage Grains, by Emma Zimmerman. Together with her dad,…