Pear Almond Cake (Printable Version)
A gently sweetened cake packed with fresh pears and crisp almonds, great for a tasty morning snack.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dry Mix
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3 grams salt
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190 grams all-purpose flour
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200 grams granulated sugar
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8 grams baking powder
→ Wet Mix
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120 milliliters milk or almond milk
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2 large eggs at room temp
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115 grams unsalted butter, softened
→ Extras
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50 grams toasted sliced almonds
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150 grams ripe chopped pears
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Set oven to 175°C and grease a 20 cm round pan well.
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Whip softened butter and sugar until fluffy and light.
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Mix in eggs one by one then pour in milk and blend till smooth.
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Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt using a whisk in a bowl.
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Slowly fold the dry mix into the wet one, then gently add the pears and almonds.
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Transfer batter to pan, sprinkle almonds on top if you'd like, then bake 35-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
# Helpful Tips:
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Almonds taste better when toasted first. Use ripe but firm pears so you get good texture. You can swap almond milk and vegan butter to skip dairy.