Fresh Fig And Almond Breakfast Cake

Name: Fresh Fig And Almond Breakfast Cake
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract; 8- 10 fresh figs (depending on the size), sliced in half; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 3 tablespoons turbinado (or granulated) sugar for topping