Start by carefully measuring all the dry components. This includes all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of sea salt. To ensure a smooth and lump-free cake batter, sift all these ingredients through a strainer.

Once sifted, blend them together using a hand whisk until they are fully incorporated. Set this flour mixture aside for a while.

The next step involves preparing the pears. Rinely rinse four pears and pat them dry using a paper towel. Cube three of these pears into small, quarter-inch pieces. These cubes will be mixed into the cake batter later, providing bursts of fresh flavor.

Slice the remaining pear and set it aside. These slices will be placed on top of the cake for presentation and an added layer of taste.

While the oven is preheating, start with the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar using an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture turns pale yellow in color. This process will incorporate air, making your cake lighter and fluffier.

Before you mix the diced pears into the cake batter, take a couple of tablespoons from your earlier prepared flour mixture and coat the diced pears. This small step helps to prevent the fruit from sinking to the bottom of the cake during baking and to take out extra moisture.

Now, remove the mixing bowl with the egg mixture from the stand mixer. It’s time to combine the dry and wet ingredients. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture in three parts, gently folding in the flour with a silicon spatula. Be careful not to mix too vigorously as you want to retain as many air bubbles as possible for a fluffy cake.

Once your cake batter is well mixed, arrange the sliced pears in a beautiful circular pattern on top of the cake. To add a crunch to each bite, sprinkle almond slivers over the pears.

Now let’s move on to baking your cake. Pour the cake batter into a 9-inch baking springform cake pan that has been greased with butter. This will prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.

Bake the cake for about 30 minutes, or until the top turns a delicious golden brown color. You can test if the cake is done by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, your cake is ready.

Once your cake is baked, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it onto a cooling rack to cool completely. This step is important, as it helps the cake to set and makes it easier to slice.

Before serving your beautiful Almond Coffee Cake, dust it with powdered sugar for a final touch of sweetness.