Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a cake pan with nonstick cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper; set aside.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and ginger; set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use a handheld mixer to beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy; about two minutes. Add in the eggs and mix until combined. Pour in the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in the diced pears.

Step 4

Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan. Bake on the center rack in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean. Let sit for 10 minutes then carefully remove cake from pan and let cool on wire rack completely.

Step 5

Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving.