Desserts

Moist Pear and Almond Cake: Sweet and Fragrant

4.9(412 reviews)
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time40 min
Servings6
DifficultyEasy

A creamy and light cake, where the sweetness of melting pears meets the gourmet richness of almonds. Perfect for a sweet moment, this easy recipe promises a consistently successful result. Its airy texture and delicate aroma make it a refined dessert or snack, to be shared without moderation.

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🛒 Ingredients
🍳 Preparation Steps
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (static heat). Butter a 22 cm round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter gently. Let it cool slightly.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar for 2-3 min, until the mixture whitens and becomes frothy.

  4. 4

    Add the vanilla extract, then the warm melted butter in a thin stream, mixing to combine.

  5. 5

    Fold in the flour, ground almonds, and baking powder. Mix gently with a spatula.

  6. 6

    Peel the pears, cut them in half, remove the core and slice them thinly into strips.

  7. 7

    Pour the batter into the pan. Arrange the pear slices in a rosette or concentric circles on top.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with flaked almonds.

  9. 9

    Bake for 40 min. Check doneness with a knife tip. If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil for the last 10 minutes.

  10. 10

    Let cool in the pan for 10 min before unmolding. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Tips & Tricks
  • Slice the pears at the last minute and drizzle them with lemon juice to prevent oxidation.
  • For a more intense flavor, replace the ground almonds with ground hazelnuts.
  • If the top browns too quickly during baking, cover it with a piece of aluminum foil.
Enjoy your meal!

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