Best 2 Pear And Dried Cherry Frangipane Cake Recipes

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Looking for the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet cravings? Look no further than the pear and dried cherry frangipane cake. This delectable treat is sure to impress your family and friends with its exquisite flavor and elegant presentation. The pears and dried cherries add a burst of sweetness and tartness, while the frangipane filling provides a rich and creamy texture. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and will guide you through the process of creating this culinary masterpiece. So preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in the ultimate dessert experience.

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PEAR AND DRIED CHERRY FRANGIPANE CAKE



Pear and Dried Cherry Frangipane Cake image

Categories     Cake     Berry     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Pear     Cherry     Almond     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 large eggs
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup extra-light olive oil
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon self-rising flour
2 large pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/3 cups dried tart or Bing cherries
1 7-ounce tube almond paste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 1/2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Line pan bottom with parchment paper; spray parchment. Using electric mixer, beat 2 eggs, 2/3 cup sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups flour; beat just until combined. Stir in pears and cherries. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Smooth top.
  • Crumble almond paste into medium bowl; add cinnamon, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon flour. Using electric mixer, beat mixture just until blended. Spoon atop cake batter. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out with small moist crumbs attached, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Run knife around pan to loosen cake. Remove pan sides. Peel off paper. Transfer cake to plate; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Cover; let stand at room temperature.)

DRIED CHERRY CAKE



Dried Cherry Cake image

Dried cherries are reconstituted with almond extract to give this cake recipe a delightful flavor that goes great with coffee.

Provided by Judy Taubert

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup chopped dried cherries
½ cup hot water
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 egg white
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, hot water, and almond extract: let stand 20 minutes. Drain cherries, and pat dry between layers of paper towels. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and 1 cup white sugar. Add yogurt, eggs, and oil. Stir well. Fold in cherries. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 inch round cake pan.
  • Stir pecans and 1 tablespoon white sugar together. Sprinkle on top of batter in pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 154.1 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy pears. Bosc or Bartlett pears are good choices.
  • If you don't have dried cherries, you can substitute another dried fruit, such as raisins or cranberries.
  • To make sure the cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to develop and the cake to set.

Conclusion:

This pear and dried cherry frangipane cake is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. The combination of sweet pears, tart cherries, and nutty frangipane filling is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a showstopping dessert, give this cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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