Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) almond flour (or finely ground almonds)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional, but adds great flavor)
- ½ cup (120ml) milk (or almond milk for extra nuttiness)
- Fruit:
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (or diced, if preferred)
- Topping (optional):
- Sliced almonds for garnish
- Powdered sugar for dusting
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PREPARATION:
Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs and extracts:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- Fold in the pears:
- Gently fold in half of the sliced or diced pears into the batter.
- Assemble the cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Arrange the remaining pear slices on top in a decorative pattern. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top, if using.
- Bake:
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Tips:
- For extra moisture, you can drizzle the baked cake with a simple syrup made from equal parts sugar and water, heated until dissolved.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Enjoy your Soft Almond & Pear Cake! �🍰
Enjoy !