BUTTERY ALMOND PEAR CAKE

Buttery Almond Pear Cake image

Pears and almonds make a mouthwatering match in this cake from Lillian Julow, Gainesville, Florida. "It looks pretty with the fruit on top," she pens. "How can something this simple taste this wonderful?"-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups blanched almonds
1/2 cup plus 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter, divided
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves, drained and thinly sliced

Steps:

In a food processor, combine almonds and 1/2 cup sugar. Cover and process until blended; transfer to a bowl. Stir in flour and salt. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 tablespoons butter; whisk in eggs and milk. Stir into almond mixture. , Pour into a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Arrange pear slices over batter. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; dot with remaining butter. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.