Description
A delicious cake made with almond flour and ripe pears, topped with apricot jam for a delightful glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 100 grams almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam (for glaze)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a round 9-inch (23 cm) cake pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the almond extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in half of the sliced pears into the batter, reserving the other half for the top of the cake.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Arrange the remaining pear slices on top in a decorative pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, heat the apricot jam in a small saucepan over low heat until melted. Remove from heat.
- Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Brush the melted apricot jam over the top for a shiny glaze.
- Once completely cool, dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve with tea or coffee.
Notes
- This cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For a more intense almond flavor, consider adding sliced almonds on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg