Almond and Pear Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 eggs
• 1 pear (ripe, peeled, and diced)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds for topping

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, almond flour, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, diced pear, oil or melted butter, and vanilla or almond extract.
4. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the liquid mixture into it. Mix gently until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch round cake pan or a square baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the chopped almonds on top of the cake.
7. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool before removing from the pan and serving.

Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 equal parts) Calories: 350kcal | Fat: 18g | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fiber: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• This cake combines the flavors of almond and pear, creating a unique and delicious dessert.
• The texture of the cake is moist and dense, with a slight crunch from the almonds on top.
• It is suitable for American taste with its simple yet tasty ingredients and preparation method.

User Comments:

1. "This cake was amazing! The combination of almond and pear was unique and really worked well together." - John Doe
2. "I loved the texture of the cake - it was moist and delicious." - Jane Smith
3. "The chopped almonds on top added a nice crunch to the cake." - Michael Johnson

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use ripe pears for best results.
• Use a non-stick baking pan or grease the pan well to ensure easy release of the cake after baking.
• Check the cake after about 40 minutes of baking to avoid overcooking.