Marzipan Pear Cake
Baking and Desserts • Russian
Description
Recipe by Natalie Smith, head pastry chef at 'Grand Hotel Main Street', St. Petersburg.
Ingredients
- Butter 5 oz
- Almond 5 oz
- Egg white 5 oz
- Sugar 5 oz
- Pears 5 oz
- Orange zest 0 oz
- Chopped almonds 0 oz
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
Step 2
Cut the pear in half, peel, and remove the core.
Step 3
Slice thinly lengthwise.
Step 4
In a mixer or large bowl, combine the butter and sugar, add the almond flour and mix.
Step 5
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Step 6
Add the citrus zest and mix.
Step 7
Roll the dough into a ball, place it in a ring or baking dish, and flatten it.
Step 8
Arrange the pear slices on top.
Step 9
Sprinkle with almond flakes.
Step 10
Bake in a preheated oven at 340°F for 30 minutes.
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