Pear Olive Oil Cake
This flavorful cake is a lovely, understated way to finish your grand meal. It doesn't take a lot of time to prepare, which is a bonus during the holidays. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups plus 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Dash salt
- 3 medium red pears, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Sweetened whipped cream, optional
