Cake with pears and amaretti

Name: Cake with pears and amaretti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 1 ½ cup; Eggs (approximately 5) 9.2 oz; Vegetable oil ½ cup; Sugar 0.9 cup; Baking powder 2 tsp; Amaretti cookies 1.5 oz; Coscia pears peeled 14.1 oz; Powdered sugar for garnishing to taste

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Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 409
Carbohydrates g 51.9
of which sugars g 33.9
Protein g 7.3
Fats g 19.2
of which saturated fat g 3.15
Fiber g 2.4
Cholesterol mg 120
Sodium mg 48

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Silvia Sciattella

Pear and amaretti cake—it's a classic straight from Italian kitchens, and let me tell you, it really really brings together some of Italy's best-loved flavors. The thing that makes this pear cake recipe different is the way the soft, moist dough gets a big boost from the nutty punch of amaretti biscuits. And you know what? These Italian cookies have a strong almond smell that just fills the room—seriously good—making the cake feel warm and inviting even before you take a bite. In Italy, they often use special pear varieties, like 'pere coscia' in the summer, but 'pere abate' or 'decana' work too.

Here's the thing, the pears are cut into little cubes, and while the cake bakes, they help keep the inside super velvety and just a bit creamy. You end up with something that's both tender and not too sweet, with just enough fruit to make every bite interesting. The mix of pears and amaretti is a big deal in Italian baking—loved for how the flavors just work so so well together. For anyone who enjoys a cozy afternoon snack or sharing dessert with friends, Italian pear cake is just the thing to bring to the table. Pretty simple.

Thing is, it's not fussy or hard to make, which means you can whip it up on a weekday without too much hassle. Many in Italy serve this cake at merenda, that little break in the afternoon when everyone wants something sweet and comforting. With the pear and amaretti cake, you get a bit of crunch from the biscuits and an almost silky texture from the pears—and look, the unmistakable almond taste runs through every slice.

The cake holds together really well but stays moist, so it's great even the next day. And listen, there are plenty of regional spins on this, but the basics always stay the same: good pears, plenty of amaretti, and that classic comfort you only find in a traditional Italian dessert. Some even say it tastes better with a day’s rest, letting the flavors come together. Whether for an afternoon get-together or a simple family treat, this homemade pear cake is all about comfort and sharing good things with the people around you.

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for a 9.5x9.5 inch mold: Type 00 flour 1 ½ cup (190 g); Eggs 9.2 oz (260 g) - (approximately 5); Vegetable oil ½ cup (120 g); Sugar 0.9 cup (180 g); Baking powder 2 tsp (10 g); Amaretti cookies 1.5 oz (40 g); Coscia pears 14.1 oz (400 g) - peeled; Powdered sugar to taste - for garnishing

Preparation

How to prepare Cake with pears and amaretti

To prepare the cake with pears and amaretti, start with the latter. Transfer them into a mixer 1 and blend them 2 until they become powder 3.

In another bowl, pour the flour, the baking powder 4, the crushed amaretti 5 and mix with a spoon to even out the powders 6.

Break the eggs in a large bowl, add the sugar 7 and whisk everything with an electric mixer until you get a fluffy and frothy mixture 9.

While continuing to whisk, pour the oil in a thin stream 10, and when it is well incorporated, stop. Then add the flours 11, mixing from bottom to top 12.

The mixture should be smooth and still whipped 13. Then peel the pears 14, remove the central core, and cut the flesh into cubes 15.

Add them to the batter 16 and mix gently to incorporate them. Butter and flour a 9.5x9.5 inch mold, then pour the batter inside 17. Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 45 minutes. Take the cake out of the oven 18.

and let it cool on a wire rack 19. Then cut it into 16 cubes, sprinkle with powdered sugar 20 and serve your pear and amaretti cake 21.

Storage

The pear and amaretti cake can be stored under a cake dome for up to 2-3 days. It can also be frozen in portions.

Advice

To make the pear and amaretti cake even more delicious, you can add dark chocolate chips.

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Cake with pears and amaretti

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Cake with pears and amaretti

Storage

Advice

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