Ingredients

Pears
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 Bosc pears, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and cored

Cake
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa (not Dutch-process), plus additional for dusting
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup finely ground toasted almonds
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

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