Pear Almond Breakfast Cake (Print-Friendly Version)
Lightly sweetened cake featuring ripe pears and toasted almonds, ideal for a wholesome morning treat.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry Ingredients
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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
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3 grams salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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115 grams unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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120 milliliters milk or almond milk
→ Add-ins
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150 grams ripe pears, chopped
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50 grams sliced almonds, toasted
# Detailed Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease an 20 cm round cake pan.
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Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
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Beat softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, then stir in milk until mixture is smooth.
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Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then gently fold in chopped pears and toasted almonds.
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Pour batter into prepared pan, optionally sprinkle additional almonds on top, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
# Helpful Advice:
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To enhance flavor, toast almonds before adding. Use ripe but firm pears for optimal texture. Substitute almond milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free variation.