Pear Olive Oil Cake

Name: Pear Olive Oil Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
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

Add a Review

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Makes

12 servings

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

Pear Olive Oil Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Next Recipe

Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Ratings and prices are accurate and items are in stock as of time of publication.

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

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. Grease a 10-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. In a large bowl, beat 1-1/4 cups brown sugar, oil, eggs, milk and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture.
Transfer to prepared pan. Arrange pears over top; sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 294 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Pear Olive Oil Cake

Total Time

Makes

Read Next

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

Recommended Video

More from Taste of Home