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Pear Almond Cake

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A moist, flavorful cake with the perfect balance of pears and almonds. This cake is light yet satisfying, with a subtle almond flavor and a deliciously tender texture.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • Main Ingredients:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking flour, sifted or aerated)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 4 oz salted butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 medium pears, firm texture, cored and peeled
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. If you have a convection oven, use the convection bake setting. Line the bottom of a 9×3-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides and bottom with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, and eggs. Whisk for 1-2 minutes until smooth, light in color, and fluffy. Stir in the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whisk just until combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, to the wet ingredients, whisking just until combined. Do not over-mix.
  5. Prepare the Pears: Chop one pear into small chunks and fold it into the batter. Slice the remaining two pears into thin slices.
  6. Assemble the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. Arrange the pear slices tightly on top of the batter in a circular pattern. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top.
  7. Bake: Place the pan on the middle rack and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center (away from the pears)—it should come out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 30 minutes. Then, release the springform and transfer the cake to a cake plate. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.

Notes

  • If you want a slightly sweeter topping, drizzle the cake with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk after it cools.
  • This cake pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 339
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/pear-almond-cake/