Description
Honey Pear Almond Cake is a delightful dessert that combines sweet honey, fresh pears, and nutty almond flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 medium ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds (plus extra for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and honey together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and continue to mix until combined.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the almond flour until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate the pears: Gently fold in the thinly sliced pear and slivered almonds into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Arrange additional pear slices on top and sprinkle with extra slivered almonds for decoration.
- Bake the cake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown and slightly springy to the touch.
- Cool the cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve the Honey Pear Almond Cake on a simple white plate, enjoying it as a delightful dessert or afternoon treat.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.
- This cake pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Honey Pear Almond Cake, dessert, baking, cake, pears, almonds