HAZELNUT PEAR CAKE
From the hazelnuts to the yummy browned butter glaze, this dessert is a little different from an everyday pound cake. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Chop 1 cup hazelnuts. Place remaining hazelnuts in a food processor; pulse until finely ground., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts., In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda and ground hazelnuts; add to creamed mixture alternately with ricotta cheese, beating after each addition just until combined. Fold in pears and chopped hazelnuts., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in milk, vanilla and enough confectioners' sugar to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Sameer Owais
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a fall gathering. The flavors are warm and inviting.
Asghar Abbas
[email protected]I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to my slice of cake and it was heavenly!
Md sohag Prodhan
[email protected]I had some trouble finding hazelnut flour, but I was able to make it myself using hazelnuts and a food processor. The cake turned out great!
Mousa Hamood
[email protected]The cake was dry and the pears were not ripe enough. I was disappointed with the results.
T WS
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Ebrahim Elsaid
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried it!
Rashida Raouf
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pear cake, but this one was amazing! The hazelnuts added a nice touch.
Shelia Gonzales
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The pears and hazelnuts were a perfect combination. I loved the moist texture and the sweet glaze.
Ivan Kayz Ug 256
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! My family and friends love it. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Lili Anna
[email protected]This hazelnut pear cake was a delight! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The cake was moist and fluffy, the pears were sweet and juicy, and the hazelnuts added a delicious crunch. I'll definitely be making this cake again!