Description
This Pear Almond Coffee Cake pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea and makes for a delightful breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
- ½ cup sliced almonds (plus extra for topping)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and almond extract, mixing until combined.
- Add the sour cream to the mixture and stir until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the sliced pears and ½ cup of sliced almonds into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle additional sliced almonds on top for garnish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Slice and serve the cake warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Pairs well with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg