• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

El Mundo Eats

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Easter
  • Recipe Index
  • Newsletter
  • About Us
  • eBook
  • Español
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Easter
    • Recipe Index
    • Newsletter
    • About Us
    • eBook
    • Español
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • ×

    El Mundo Eats » Cake

    Published: Apr 17, 2018 · Updated: Mar 23, 2021 by Bea & Marco · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

    Almond and Pear Cake

    Jump to Recipe
    Almond and pear cake

    Moist and rich almond cake with a touch of coconut, baked with fresh pears and sprinkled with almond flakes. Yes. A perfect cake to bake when you want to impress somebody.

    More Cake Recipes

    • Olive oil orange cake
    • Yogurt lemon cake
    • Spanish almond cake
    • Carrot cake with pineapple and pecans
    • Zebra cake

    Recipe Video

    Almond and pear cake

    Almond and Pear Cake

    Moist and rich almond and pear cake with a touch of coconut and sprinkled with almond flakes. A perfect cake to bake when you want to impress somebody.
    Author: Bea & Marco
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Servings: 16 portions
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr

    Ingredients  

    The Pears

    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (15 gr)
    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 2 pears

    The Almond Cake

    • 1 ⅔ cup all purpose flour (215 gr)
    • 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup unsalted butter (minus 1 tablespoon used for the pears) (211 gr)
    • ¾ cup brown sugar (120 gr), packed
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 gr)
    • 3 eggs , room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon almond extract
    • ½ cup buttermilk (125 ml)
    • ¾ cup ground almond (75 gr)
    • ⅓ cup coconut flakes (25 gr)

    The Topping

    • 2 tablespoon clementine juice
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ¼ cup almond flakes (22 gr)
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    The Pears

    • In a bowl, add in 1 tablespoon from the 1 cup butter and the sugar. Heat for a few seconds in the microwave until the butter is melted. Stir for a few times to mix in the sugar. Pour the mixture into an 8 inch (20 cm) springform pan that has been buttered beforehand. Spread evenly. Remove the skin and cut the pears into 18 slices, more or less. Arrange the slices all around the base of the pan. Set aside.

    The Almond Cake

    • In a bowl, add in flour, baking powder and salt. Sift and set aside.
    • In another bowl, add in the remaining butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and whisk for a few minutes until fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time while you continue mixing. Mix well after each addition. Add the almond extract and buttermilk, mix well to combine. Add in the previously sifted flour mixture, ground almonds and coconut flakes. Mix well with a spatula but don't over mix to avoid hard texture.
    • Spoon the batter into the previously prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 340ºF (170ºC) for 1 hour or until fully cooked. Cover it loosely with aluminium foil if it browns too fast.
    • When you take the cake out of the oven, leave it in the pan for 5 minutes. Then place a plate on top and carefully flip the pan. Then carefully open and remove the springform pan. Let the cake cool.

    The Topping

    • Add the clementine juice and honey in a saucepan and cook for a few minutes until it slightly thickens. Stir occasionally. Then pour on top of the cooled cake. Finish off by sprinkling almond flakes on top. Serve and enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 350.1kcal, Carbohydrates: 43.4g, Protein: 4.6g, Fat: 18.8g, Saturated Fat: 9.9g, Cholesterol: 65.7mg, Sodium: 167.3mg, Potassium: 109.2mg, Fiber: 2.2g, Sugar: 29.8g, Calcium: 85mg, Iron: 1.3mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @elmundoeats and tag #elmundoeats!

    More Cake Recipes

    • A slice of cake on a plate.
      Carrot Cake With Pineapple
    • A slice of cake in a plate.
      Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
    • RC Healthy chocolate cupcakes.
      Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes
    • Healthy Pineapple Upside Down Cake

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Comment Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Have you made this recipe? Please leave a comment and rate it, thanks!




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Dhara says

      September 27, 2020 at 11:49 am

      Hi, what can I substitute eggs with in this recipe to make it vegetarian?

      Reply
      • Bea says

        September 27, 2020 at 12:53 pm

        Hi Dhara, sorry I haven't tried this recipe without eggs.

        Reply
      • Raj says

        September 25, 2021 at 10:22 am

        5 stars
        Hi Dhara, you can replace the eggs with apple sauce. Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of applesauce. Bea's bake recipes are easy to follow and bake! They are scrumptious! Thank you Bea!

        Reply
    2. vidhya says

      September 24, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      What is buttermilk in this recipe ? Thank you very much for your answer.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        September 24, 2019 at 7:00 pm

        You can read all about it and how to make it here https://www.elmundoeats.com/how-to-make-homemade-buttermilk/

        Reply
    3. Jade says

      June 26, 2019 at 12:28 am

      5 stars
      A very light, moist and delicious cake.
      As I didn't have clementine juice, I used the juice of a freshly squeezed orange and used maple syrup instead of honey.

      Thank you for sharing your recipe

      Reply
      • Bea says

        June 26, 2019 at 9:24 am

        Great substitutions there, Jade. I'm happy to know that you loved it, thank you so much!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Bea and Marco from El Mundo Eats

    Hi! We're Bea & Marco, the married couple behind this food space. I cook, he takes photos & videos. Malaysian & Argentine living in Spain. All eaters welcome!

    More about us →

    Easter Recipes

    • A slice of cake on a plate.
      Carrot Cake With Pineapple
    • Spinach and Ricotta Pie
      Easy Spinach and Ricotta Pie
    • Lemon Meringue Pie
      Lemon Meringue Pie
    • Coconut macaroons on a cooling rack
      Coconut Macaroons
    • Lemon Loaf
      Lemon Loaf Cake
    • Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies

    Popular Recipes

    • Mini cheesecakes on a table
      Easy Mini Cheesecakes
    • Malaysian Flatbread Roti Canai
      Malaysian Flatbread (Roti Canai)
    • Whole Orange Blender Cake
    • tart shells on a cooling rack
      How To Make Tart Shells (Sweet And Savoury)
    • Nasi lemak with all its trimmings
      Rice With Coconut Milk (Malaysian Nasi Lemak)
    • Hokkaido cheese tarts
      Hokkaido Cheese Tart

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Featured in banner.

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Shop

    • Ebook
    • Amazon Storefront

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    Copyright © 2023 El Mundo Eats