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Spiced Pear Almond Breakfast Cake

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Spiced pear almond breakfast cake is a moist, tender cake made with ripe pears, almond flour, and warm spices. Lightly sweet and richly flavored, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8–10 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe pears, peeled and diced or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter or neutral oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds (for topping)
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch round or square cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, yogurt, melted butter, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
  3. Add flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until just combined.
  4. Fold in the pears gently.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  6. Bake for 35–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Substitute apples for pears for a fall twist.
  • Use dairy-free yogurt and oil to make it dairy-free.
  • Top with a streusel for a coffee cake variation.
  • Great for freezing—wrap individual slices and thaw as needed.
  • Flavor improves after resting overnight.

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