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.

Tumi Tladi
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This cake is so good! I love the way the almond and pear flavors complement each other.


Saraiki baloch
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


D'vanae Wood
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I'm not a big fan of almond, but I really enjoyed this cake. The pear flavor was very prominent.


Desmond T Desmond t
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


ASMR Nayan Tara
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Anton Jude
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This cake is so good! I love the way the almond and pear flavors complement each other.


Nouman Mazhar
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the almond and pear flavors were a perfect match.


rumana tv
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Mia Wells
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this cake. The almond flavor was very prominent.


Belinda Panaou
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This cake was delicious! I loved the almond and pear flavors.


Khetha Maseko
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I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't as moist as I expected it to be.


Junior Kent
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Philasande Madondo
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the almond and pear flavors were a perfect match.


Atoar Hossen
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I love the combination of almonds and pears.


imran gee
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the almond and pear flavors are a perfect match.


Jameela Tafoya
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This cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the moist and flavorful cake, and the almond and pear flavors were a perfect combination.