Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Pear and Almond Cake, a soft and moist treat that seamlessly blends juicy pears with rich almond notes. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to elegant tea parties, this cake is sure to impress with its inviting aroma and beautiful presentation. Topped with sliced almonds and a light dusting of powdered sugar, each slice offers a satisfying texture and a nutty sweetness that will leave your guests wanting more. Easy to make in just five simple steps, this cake is versatile enough to be served warm with ice cream or at room temperature with a cup of tea. Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible creation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou), peeled, cored, sliced
- 1 cup ground almonds (almond flour)
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake tin by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the ground almonds, plain flour, and baking powder; fold this mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently mix in the sliced pears, reserving some for decoration on top.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin, smooth out the top, arrange reserved pear slices on top, sprinkle with sliced almonds, and bake for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 61mg