Pear and Chestnut Crumb Cakes Recipe

Name: Pear and Chestnut Crumb Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice; 1/2 tsp. salt; 6 Tbs. unsalted butter or vegan margarine, softened; ⅓ cup applesauce; ⅔ cup sugar; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 1 cup low-fat milk; 3 ripe pears, cored and diced; 1 cup cooked, peeled whole chestnuts, chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
6 Tbs. unsalted butter or vegan margarine, softened
⅓ cup applesauce
⅔ cup sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 cup low-fat milk
3 ripe pears, cored and diced
1 cup cooked, peeled whole chestnuts, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Line 18 muffin pan cups with cupcake liners.
3
To make Crumb Topping:
4
Stir together almonds, sugar, and cinnamon in small bowl; set aside.
5
To make Cake:
6
Whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in large bowl; set aside.
7
Cream butter, applesauce, and sugars with electric mixer in separate bowl until light and fluffy.
8
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
9
Add vanilla and almond extracts.
10
Mix in flour mixture alternately with milk.
11
Fold in pears and chestnuts.
12
Divide batter among cupcake liners, and sprinkle with Crumb Topping.
13
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cakes comes out clean.
14
Serve warm or cool.

2021

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Pear and Chestnut Crumb Cakes 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.

Pear and Chestnut Crumb Cakes

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