BUTTERY ALMOND PEAR CAKE

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Pears and almonds make a mouthwatering match in this cake from Lillian Julow, Gainesville, Florida. "It looks pretty with the fruit on top," she pens. "How can something this simple taste this wonderful?"-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups blanched almonds
1/2 cup plus 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter, divided
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves, drained and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine almonds and 1/2 cup sugar. Cover and process until blended; transfer to a bowl. Stir in flour and salt. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 tablespoons butter; whisk in eggs and milk. Stir into almond mixture. , Pour into a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Arrange pear slices over batter. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; dot with remaining butter. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Philo Kombo
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. ⭐⭐⭐⭐


Gladys Abakah
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the way the pears and almonds complement each other. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


SK`` Gaming
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks and parties. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


68 1996
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious. I highly recommend it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Habilidades Sociales Cusco
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this cake! The almonds and buttery glaze really made it special. ⭐⭐⭐⭐


Joaquin Lepe
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out delicious! I used fresh pears from my garden and they were perfect. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


ab sahed
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I made this cake exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great! It was moist and flavorful. I loved the buttery glaze on top. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Rowena Bartonico
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland. I wouldn't recommend it. ⭐


Muzibur Rahman
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I found this recipe to be a bit complicated. There were a lot of steps and ingredients. I think it would be easier to make a simpler cake. ⭐⭐


Rina Paudel
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time. ⭐⭐⭐


Md Soikat
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I love the combination of pears and almonds in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor. I also liked the buttery glaze on top. It added a nice sweetness and shine to the cake. ⭐⭐⭐⭐


NAEEM HAIDER
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great cake for any occasion. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


J Cox
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the way the pears caramelized in the oven. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Mansoor Mansoor
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The pears and almonds are a perfect combination. I loved the buttery glaze on top. It really took the cake to the next level. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


AMRULLAH MUHAMMADI
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. The pears gave it a moist texture and the almonds added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐


Amuna Gautam
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This Buttery Almond Pear Cake was a delightful treat! The combination of sweet pears, crunchy almonds, and buttery cake was simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family and friends loved it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐