Crackly Pear Cake Recipe

Name: Crackly Pear Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 11/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter (11/2 sticks), cut into small pieces; 1/8 tsp. salt; 3/4 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 3 T bsp. all-purpose flour; Zest of 1 large lemon (1 Tbsp.); 1 T bsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. almond extract; 2 cups pears (peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 -inch pieces); 1 large egg white; 2 T bsp. Sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
11/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter (11/2 sticks), cut into small pieces
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
3 T bsp. all-purpose flour
Zest of 1 large lemon (1 Tbsp.)
1 T bsp. baking powder
1 tsp. almond extract
2 cups pears (peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 -inch pieces)
1 large egg white
2 T bsp. Sugar

1
Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan. Using a pastry blender or
2
fork, blend 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, butter, and salt until crumbly.
3
Press 1 cup mixture over bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of the
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springform pan.
5
Whisk together milk, 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons flour, lemon zest, baking
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powder, and almond. Stir remaining crumb mixture into milk mixture
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until blended (will still be lumpy). Fold in pears. Pour into springform pan.
8
Beat egg white with electric mixer on medium to high speed until
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foamy. Add 2 tablespoons sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Spread
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over batter.
11
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven 65 minutes. Cool 30 minutes on a wire rack.
12
Remove sides of springform pan; finish cooling. Makes one 9-inch cake

2220

kcal

Calories

Fat

443

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 11/2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter (11/2 sticks), cut into small pieces, 1/8 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Crackly Pear 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.

Crackly Pear Cake

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