PEAR OLIVE OIL CAKE

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This flavorful cake is a lovely, understated way to finish your grand meal. It doesn't take a lot of time to prepare, which is a bonus during the holidays. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/4 cups plus 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Dash salt
3 medium red pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease a 10-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. In a large bowl, beat 1-1/4 cups brown sugar, oil, eggs, milk and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. , Transfer to prepared pan. Arrange pears over top; sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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