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Pear Almond Cake

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This pear almond cake is soft, moist, and full of nutty almond flavor, topped with tender pear slices and a sprinkle of sliced almonds. Elegant yet easy, it’s perfect for tea, holidays, or anytime you want a beautiful homemade dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2–3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, for topping
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  4. Stir in almond extract. Add dry ingredients and milk alternately, mixing until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Arrange pear slices decoratively over the batter, pressing gently.
  7. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top.
  8. Bake 40–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom for warmth.
  • Drizzle with honey or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
  • Apples, plums, or peaches can replace pears.
  • Use a gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour for a GF version.
  • Lovely served warm with vanilla ice cream.

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