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Pear and Almond Cake

Decadent Pear and Almond Cake for Every Sweet Occasion

This Pear and Almond Cake combines the rich essence of almond flour with juicy pears for a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Provides rich, nutty flavor
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Acts as structure base
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Essential for rise
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Provides moisture
  • 3 large Eggs Binds ingredients
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Intensifies almond flavor
For the Pear Topping
  • 2 cups Pears Ripe pears deliver best flavor
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Brightens flavor
For Serving
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Used for dusting

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Sift together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together softened unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Blend in almond extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Chop ripe pears and toss with lemon juice, then distribute evenly over the top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best texture. Choose ripe pears for maximum sweetness.

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