Best 4 Pear Almond Cake Recipes

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Pear almond cake is a classic dessert that combines the flavors of sweet, juicy pears and nutty almonds. Whether you're looking for a simple afternoon snack or a special treat to serve at a gathering, this cake is sure to please everyone. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet and flavorful pears, and crunchy almond topping, it's a truly delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND AND PEAR CAKE



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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

1 firm pear, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
¾ cup sliced blanched almonds
6 tablespoons white sugar, divided
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt

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

OLD-FASHIONED ALMOND PEAR CAKE



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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

4 cups sliced peeled fresh pears
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 eggs
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup sliced almonds

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.

BUTTERY ALMOND PEAR CAKE



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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

1-1/4 cups blanched almonds
1/2 cup plus 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter, divided
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves, drained and thinly sliced

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



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ripe pears, peeled, cored and sliced
1 lemon
10 tablespoons butter at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

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

Tips:

  • Use ripe pears: The riper the pears, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor.

Conclusion:

Pear almond cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet pear flavor, and crunchy almond topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this pear almond cake a try.

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