Almond Apple and Pear Cake

Almond Apple and Pear Cake

Gluten-Free • VegetarianUnder 60 MinsBakingDessert
Easy
40min
250kcal
6people

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A tender and aromatic gluten-free almond flour cake with juicy fruit slices and a light caramel note.

This stunning almond apple and pear cake is a real find for those looking for a delicious yet healthier alternative to classic wheat flour pastries. Using almond flour makes the texture of the dessert incredibly moist, crumbly, and tender, adding exquisite nutty notes that pair perfectly with juicy seasonal fruits. This almond cake with apples and pears is very quick to prepare and requires no complex culinary techniques: just whisk the ingredients, mix the batter, and beautifully arrange the fruit slices on top. The secret to the perfect taste lies in the harmonious balance of natural sweetness and warming spices. Your chosen sweetener will create a light caramel undertone that emphasizes the natural flavor of the fruit. And if you generously sprinkle the slices with ground cinnamon before baking, your kitchen will be filled with a warm, cozy aroma that is impossible to resist. You can safely experiment with the filling: use only apples for a classic autumn sound or choose soft ripe pears for maximum dessert tenderness. This almond cake with apples and pears is perfect for a slow Sunday tea with the family or as an elegant treat for unexpected guests. Serve it slightly warm, perhaps with a scoop of light vanilla ice cream or a dollop of natural Greek yogurt, to contrast and highlight the rich nutty texture and fruity freshness. Be sure to try this simple and exquisite recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Apple
  • 1 whole Pear
  • 150 g Almond flour
  • 3 whole Eggs
  • 35 g Sweetener (or cane sugar)
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Sunflower oil

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a baking pan with sunflower oil.
  2. 2
    Using a mixer, thoroughly whisk the eggs with the sweetener until a fluffy, light, and uniform mass is obtained.
  3. 3
    In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour and baking powder.
  4. 4
    Pour the dry mixture into the beaten eggs and gently stir with a spatula until fully combined, ensuring no dry lumps remain.
  5. 5
    Pour the finished batter into the greased pan. Thinly slice the apples and pears and arrange them beautifully on top of the batter. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon.
  6. 6
    Bake in the oven for about 20–30 minutes until a beautiful golden color. Check for readiness with a toothpick — it should come out dry from the center.
  7. 7
    Remove from the oven and let the cake cool slightly in the pan before slicing.

Chef's Tips

  • •If the fruit turns out to be very juicy, you can lightly dust them with cornstarch before placing them on the batter to absorb excess moisture.
  • •For a more complex and interesting aroma, add a pinch of ground cardamom to the batter; it pairs perfectly with pear and almond.
  • •The cake is fragile when hot due to the almond flour, so be sure to let it stabilize as it cools.

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