Super simple cakes like this are really common in Italy, and are eaten as a snack or even for breakfast. It's a simple and seasonal way to enjoy fresh fruit in season, and I would eat these cakes all the time growing up in Italy.
Pre-heat the oven to 375º F, and grease your pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
Add the butter and white sugar to a large bowl and beat them together with an electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy.
Add each egg one at a time until well combined, and then lower the mixing speed to low.
Add the flour, ground almonds, and baking powder, until batter is nice and thick.
Once the ingredients are combined, pour the batter into your cake pan, using a spatula to even it out. The cake will only be an inch thick, so don’t be alarmed!
Arrange your peeled, cored, and halved pears in a circle with the cut side facing downwards, and sprinkle your sliced almonds on top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown on top. To test if it’s ready, insert a fork into the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean, it’s ready! If it has batter on it, keep cooking!
Allow the cake to cool inside the cake tin for 20 minutes, and then remove the ring and base.
Place it on a serving dish and dust with confectioners sugar.
Serve with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Italian Almond Pear Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 370Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 53mg2%
Potassium 240mg7%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 475IU10%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.