Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup almond flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 medium Bosc or Anjou pears
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the 9-inch pan with melted butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
  3. In the same bowl (or a separate one), beat the eggs and sugar on medium-high until the mixture is pale yellow and thickened.
  4. Slowly stream in the olive oil while continuing to whisk.
  5. Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until the batter is smooth.
  6. Gently fold in the dry ingredients using a spatula just until combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Arrange the pear slices on top in a concentric circle, pressing them gently into the batter so they are partially submerged.
  9. Bake for 45–50 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.