Delightful Pear & Almond Mini Coffee Cakes
Indulge in these Delightful Pear & Almond Mini Coffee Cakes, where light and moist cake meets a luscious fruit topping. Each mini cake is crafted with care, featuring a generous layer of sautéed pears sweetened with honey and delicately spiced with cinnamon. Topped with crunchy slivered almonds and finished with a light glaze, these delightful treats are perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Though the preparation requires some time and skill, the end result is a scrumptious coffee cake that will impress family and friends alike.
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Servings
300
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
Reynolds Wrap Foil
8 (cut into 8x8 inch square sheets)
drinking glass
1 (3 inches in diameter)
large egg
1 (beaten)
milk
1 cup (room temperature)
unsalted butter
7 tablespoons (softened to room temperature)
sugar
1/3 cup
salt
3/4 teaspoon
all-purpose flour
3 1/3 cups
instant yeast
1 packet ((7 g))
pears
4 large (peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces)
unsalted butter
2 tablespoons
honey
2 tablespoons
ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (or more to taste)
thinly sliced almonds
1/4 cup (slightly crushed)
powdered sugar
1/2 cup
milk
2 teaspoons (for glaze)
fresh lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Prepare the foil molds: One at a time, position your 3-inch drinking glass in the center of an 8x8 inch sheet of Reynolds Wrap Foil. Gather the foil around the base of the glass to form a cup shape, ensuring the corners fan out like flower petals. Remove the glass and repeat this step for the remaining 7 sheets.
2
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
3
In the bowl of a standing mixer, add the large egg, room temperature milk, softened butter, sugar, salt, instant yeast, and flour in that order. Using the dough hook, mix on medium speed until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 3-5 minutes. The dough should be smooth and elastic. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
4
While the dough is rising, prepare the pear filling. In a medium saucepan, sauté the sliced pears over medium heat with the butter, honey, and cinnamon. Cook until the pears are tender but not mushy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
5
After the dough has risen, punch it down and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Divide it into 8 equal portions and gently shape each portion into a ball. Place each dough ball into a prepared foil mold.
6
Evenly distribute the sautéed pear filling over the tops of each mini cake. Sprinkle the slivered almonds over the pears.
7
Place the filled molds on a baking sheet and let them rise for an additional 15 minutes.
8
Bake the coffee cakes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
While the cakes are baking, make the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, milk, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
10
Once the mini coffee cakes have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the tops. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.
Nutrition Information
11
Fat
47
Carbs
4.5
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Delightful Pear & Almond Mini Coffee Cakes?
These are individual-sized, moist coffee cakes topped with honey-sautéed pears, cinnamon, crunchy slivered almonds, and a light lemon glaze.
How many mini cakes does this recipe produce?
The recipe makes 8 individual mini coffee cakes.
What equipment is needed to create the custom molds?
You will need eight 8x8 inch sheets of Reynolds Wrap Foil and a drinking glass with a 3-inch diameter.
How do I form the foil baking cups?
Position a 3-inch glass in the center of a foil sheet, gather the foil around the base to form a cup shape, and ensure the corners fan out like petals.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
What kind of yeast is used in the dough?
The recipe requires one packet (7 grams) of instant yeast.
In what order should I add ingredients to the mixer?
Add the egg, room temperature milk, softened butter, sugar, salt, instant yeast, and flour in that specific order.
How long should the dough be mixed in the standing mixer?
Mix on medium speed using a dough hook for 3-5 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and pulls away from the bowl.
How long does the dough need to rise initially?
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
How are the pears prepared for the filling?
The pears should be peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces.
How do I cook the pear filling?
Sauté the sliced pears in a saucepan over medium heat with butter, honey, and cinnamon for 5-7 minutes until tender.
What sweetening agents are used in the pear topping?
The pear topping is sweetened using 2 tablespoons of honey.
What should I do after the initial 1-hour rise?
Punch the dough down, let it rest for 5 minutes, and then divide it into 8 equal portions.
When do I add the almonds?
Sprinkle the slivered almonds over the pear filling once the filling has been distributed onto the dough balls in the molds.
Is there a second rise period?
Yes, once the molds are filled with dough and toppings, let them rise for an additional 15 minutes before baking.
How long do the mini coffee cakes bake?
Bake the cakes for 30 to 35 minutes.
How do I check if the cakes are fully baked?
The cakes are done when they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
What ingredients are in the glaze?
The glaze consists of 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons of milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest.
When should the glaze be applied?
Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cakes once they have cooled slightly.
What is the calorie count per cake?
Each mini coffee cake contains approximately 300 calories.
How much fat and protein is in each serving?
Each cake contains 11 grams of fat and 4.5 grams of protein.
What is the carbohydrate content per serving?
There are 47 grams of carbohydrates in each mini coffee cake.
Can these be served warm?
Yes, they are best served warm or at room temperature.
What type of flour is used?
The recipe calls for 3 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour.
Do I need to crush the almonds?
The 1/4 cup of slivered almonds should be slightly crushed before sprinkling them on the cakes.
Should the milk be cold when making the dough?
No, the milk should be at room temperature to help activate the yeast properly.
Is salted or unsalted butter used?
The recipe specifies using unsalted butter, both for the dough and for sautéing the pears.
What size pears should I use?
The recipe recommends using 4 large pears.
Can I add more cinnamon if I prefer?
Yes, the recipe suggests 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or more to taste.
What tags describe this recipe?
This recipe is tagged as coffee cake, mini cakes, pear dessert, almond, breakfast, snack, and sweet treats.