PEAR OLIVE OIL CAKE

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This flavorful cake is a lovely, understated way to finish your grand meal. It doesn't take a lot of time to prepare, which is a bonus during the holidays. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/4 cups plus 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Dash salt
3 medium red pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease a 10-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. In a large bowl, beat 1-1/4 cups brown sugar, oil, eggs, milk and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. , Transfer to prepared pan. Arrange pears over top; sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

youssef jedidi
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using a lighter flour next time.


irfan arain
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Mithu Roy
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This cake is amazing! It's moist, flavorful, and the pears are the perfect addition. I highly recommend this recipe.


Emmanuel Asobie
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the pears were not very flavorful.


Kamran Mayo
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Amar raza Raza
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the pears and olive oil complement each other.


Rauf Uk
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The pears add a lovely sweetness and moisture, and the olive oil gives it a rich flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


mona moni
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I was really looking forward to this cake, but it was a major disappointment. The cake was dry and flavorless, and the pears were mushy.


Malik Waheed Thaheem
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using a lighter flour next time.


Uraa Urnaa
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Zynead Velasco
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This cake is amazing! It's moist, flavorful, and the pears are the perfect addition. I highly recommend this recipe.


Genevieve Powers
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the pears were not very flavorful.


Gregory Campbell
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Hasnain Mahmud
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Keegan Jacobs
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a hit with my family and friends.


Walter
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This pear olive oil cake was a delightful surprise! The cake was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The pears added a lovely texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.