Amaretto-Pear Streusel Cake Recipe

Name: Amaretto-Pear Streusel Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping:; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons regular oats; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup slivered almonds; Cake:; 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 9 ounces); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur); 1 1/2 cups peeled Bosc pear, cored and finely chopped (about 2); Cooking spray

Servings: persons

Topping:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons regular oats
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup slivered almonds
Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour (about 9 ounces)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur)
1 1/2 cups peeled Bosc pear, cored and finely chopped (about 2)
Cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare topping, combine brown sugar, oats, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir in almonds; set aside.
3
To prepare cake, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4
Place granulated sugar and 1/3 cup butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed for 5 minutes or until well blended. Reduce mixer speed to medium; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture and sour cream alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in amaretto and pear.
5
Spoon batter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle topping evenly over batter. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

1001

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping:, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons regular oats, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Amaretto-Pear Streusel Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Amaretto-Pear Streusel Cake

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