Description
A delicious pear almond cake that is light and fluffy, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (50 g) almond flour
- 1/4 cup (30 g) slivered almonds (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Peel and thinly slice the pears. Set aside a few slices for decorating the top of the cake.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and almond flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the thinly sliced pears, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and arrange the reserved pear slices on top in a decorative pattern. Sprinkle the slivered almonds over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve the cake warm or at room temperature. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee!
Notes
- Keep the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This cake can be frozen; wrap it well and store for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg