Are you craving a delectable dessert that combines the nutty richness of almonds, the sweet juiciness of pears, and the luxurious creaminess of butter? Look no further than the extraordinary buttery almond pear cake. This tantalizing treat offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds in awe. With its moist and fluffy crumb, delectable almond flavor, and the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness from the pears, this cake is an absolute delight. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating this culinary masterpiece, resulting in a stunning dessert that will impress your family and friends.
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OLD-FASHIONED ALMOND PEAR CAKE
Pear lovers will find it hard to resist going back for seconds (and maybe even thirds) of this old-fashioned cake. Almond extract beautifully complements the pears and tender cake.-Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the pears, ginger and lemon juice; set aside., In another bowl, beat the eggs, confectioners' sugar, butter and extract until blended. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended. Stir in pear mixture., Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan; sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ALMOND AND PEAR CAKE
This moist cake is a perfect winter dessert when pears are in season. Change it up for other seasons using raspberries, peaches, or apples instead of the pears. Optional garnish: sift confectioners' sugar on top and/or serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
Provided by eatcookdream
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a small tart pan or a 9-inch cake pan.
- Mix pear slices and amaretto liqueur together in a bowl.
- Process almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar together in a food processor until the mixture is a fine almond meal.
- Beat 1/4 cup sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until well combined. Mix almond meal mixture, flour, and salt into creamed butter mixture to make a smooth batter.
- Drain pears, reserving the amaretto liqueur. Stir drained liqueur into batter just until incorporated.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing batter if uneven. Arrange pear slices in a decorative pattern atop batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cake is starting to pull away from the edges, about 25 minutes. Allow cake to cool in pan for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 79.8 mg, Sugar 18.6 g
BUTTERY ALMOND PEAR CAKE
Pears and almonds make a mouthwatering match in this cake from Lillian Julow, Gainesville, Florida. "It looks pretty with the fruit on top," she pens. "How can something this simple taste this wonderful?"-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine almonds and 1/2 cup sugar. Cover and process until blended; transfer to a bowl. Stir in flour and salt. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 tablespoons butter; whisk in eggs and milk. Stir into almond mixture. , Pour into a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Arrange pear slices over batter. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; dot with remaining butter. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
PEAR-ALMOND CAKE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Butter and flour 9-inch springform cake pan.
- Toss pears with half of lemon juice and set aside.
- Cream 8 tablespoons of butter ( 1/2 cup) with 3/4 cup of sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well. Sift in flour, baking powder and salt and add remaining lemon juice and almond extract. Stir until ingredients are incorporated. Batter will be thick.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread batter in cake pan and cover with sliced pears. Dot with tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar, then scatter almonds on top. Sprinkle with remaining sugar and dot with remaining butter.
- Bake about 50 minutes, until very lightly browned. Allow cake to cool slightly before removing sides of pan. If desired sprinkle finished cake with eau de vie de poire. Serve cake warm or at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. Whipped cream, ice cream or bittersweet chocolate sauce go well with it.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 187 milligrams, Sugar 37 grams, TransFat 1 gram
PEAR ALMOND CAKE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 - 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter and flour 9-inch springform cake pan.
- Toss pears with juice of half a lemon and set aside.
- Cream 8 tablespoons of butter with 3/4 cup of sugar. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together and add to batter, stirring lightly. Add remaining lemon juice and almond extract.
- Spread batter in prepared pan and cover with sliced pears, arranging decoratively if you wish. Dot with 1 tablespoon of remaining butter. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and scatter almonds on top. Sprinkle with remaining sugar and dot with remaining butter. Bake for 1 hour. Allow to cool slightly before removing sides of pan. Serve at room temperature with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 449, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 193 milligrams, Sugar 37 grams, TransFat 1 gram
BROWN BUTTER PEAR CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in large bowl.
- Beat sugar and eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed in a separate bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well-blended. Mix in flour mixture until batter is smooth. Fold in pears and walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting on a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it is a rich brown color and has a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until icing is thick and smooth. Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time to thin icing to desired consistency. Drizzle icing over cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 279 mg, Sugar 36.5 g
Tips:
- To ensure even baking, make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start mixing.
- Use ripe pears for the best flavor. If your pears are not ripe, you can ripen them by placing them in a paper bag with an apple for a few days.
- If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until they are finely ground.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- The cake is done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to develop.
Conclusion:
This buttery almond pear cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special celebration. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a delicate almond flavor. The pears add a touch of sweetness and texture. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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