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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar mix until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and Lillet Blanc.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Prepare Pears
Peel, core, and slice the pears thinly. Fold them gently into the cake batter.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 8
