Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Pear Almond Cake, a light and fluffy treat perfect for any occasion. This cake features a harmonious blend of juicy pears and crunchy almonds, making it an excellent choice for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With just 15 minutes of preparation time and 50 minutes of baking, this recipe is as effortless as it is delicious. Serve it plain or elevate it with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream. Plus, it’s easily customizable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets, ensuring everyone can savor this sweet delight!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 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)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat sugar, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Add Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in pear chunks.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and arrange pear slices on top; sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for approximately 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Choose ripe but firm pears for the best flavor and texture. Avoid over-mixing to maintain a light cake consistency. This cake pairs wonderfully with fresh fruit or a drizzle of caramel sauce.