Description
A scrumptious Pear Almond Cake that combines the sweet flavor of fresh pears with the nutty texture of almond flour, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 fresh pears, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- In another bowl, combine the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sliced pears into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an elegant presentation, dust with powdered sugar or serve with a drizzle of honey. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg