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Pear Cardamom Almond Cake

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Pear Cardamom Almond Cake is a moist and elegant dessert that combines sweet, juicy pears with warm cardamom spice and rich almond flavor. Made with a blend of almond flour and all-purpose flour, this beautifully fragrant cake is perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, brunches, or special occasions. With its tender crumb and delicate balance of flavors, this pear almond cake is both comforting and sophisticated.

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup milk or heavy cream

For Topping

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and line an 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk or cream, mixing until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Arrange the pear slices decoratively over the surface of the batter.
  • Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

Bosc, Bartlett, or Anjou pears work best because they hold their shape during baking.Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light and tender crumb.Freshly ground cardamom provides the most aromatic flavor.Add orange zest for a bright citrus accent.Chopped walnuts or pecans can be added for extra crunch.This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.Serve slightly warm with whipped cream, crème fraîche, or vanilla ice cream.

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