Pear and Almond Ciambellone

Here is the recipe for a Pear and Almond Ciambellone, a delicious cake that combines the sweetness and juiciness of pears with the rich, slightly toasted flavor of almonds.

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 200 g of sugar
• 100 g of soft butter
• 250 g of all-purpose flour (type 00)
• 100 g of almond flour
• 1 packet of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 3 ripe but firm pears
• Icing sugar (for decoration)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F) and butter and flour a bundt cake pan.
2. In a bowl, cream the soft butter with the sugar until the mixture is fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
4. Fold in the sifted all-purpose flour and almond flour, baking powder, grated lemon zest, and pinch of salt. Mix everything until you have a smooth batter.
5. Peel the pears and cut them into small pieces. Gently fold the pear pieces into the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
7. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the ciambellone comes out clean.
8. Let the ciambellone cool in the pan for a few minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

The Pear and Almond Ciambellone pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or hot chocolate during an autumn or winter snack. The almonds, in addition to adding flavor, contribute to providing a pleasant texture to the cake. Enjoy your dessert!