Almond & Pear Olive Oil Cake

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:58:12 GMT

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the ground flax seed and water and stir together. Allow mixture to sit for 10-15 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400° F. While it’s heating, lightly coat the bottom of a 6 inch springform circular cake pan with olive oil, and then top the oil with a circular piece of parchment paper.

Step 3

Cover the piece of parchment with a light coat of olive oil as well.

Step 4

Once the parchment paper is covered, take the 1 tbsp of granulated sugar and sprinkle it over the top of the parchment circle at the bottom of the pan.

Step 5

Line the inside rim of your springform pan with a strip of parchment paper, and then lock it between the base and the sides to prevent sticking or burning.

Step 6

In a small to medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, aloud flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 7

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the granulated sugar, lemon zest, and flax egg and beat the mixture with the whisk attachment at a high speed. The mixture should be light and falling off the whisk.

Step 8

Keep the mixer on a high speed and start to slowly pour in the olive oil. Beat until incorporated, the mixture will thicken.

Step 9

While the mixer is working in the oil, stir the almond extract and lemon juice together in a small cup or bowl.

Step 10

Add the lemon and extract into the batter.

Step 11

When the oil, lemon, and almond extract is fully combined, turn the mixer to a low setting and gradually add the dry ingredients.

Step 12

Turn off the stand/hand mixer and scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula to make sure everything is evenly mixed. Fold the batter a few times.

Step 13

Pour and scrape the batter into the oiled springform pan, and make sure the batter is evenly distributed.

Step 14

Cut the pears into thin slices and arrange them onto the top of the cake batter. One of my favorites is to do an overlapping spiral look, but feel free to get creative!

Step 15

Gently press the pears into the batter so they stick, but are still completely visible.

Step 16

If you would like, add the sliced almonds on top of or between the pear slices.

Step 17

Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 18

Once you get a clean toothpick, turn the oven up to 400° F, and allow cake to brown for additional 5 minutes.

Step 19

Allow cake to completely for at least 10 minutes in the pan before trying to remove it. Then transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.

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