Description
A delightful Pear Cake that combines ripe pears with warm vanilla and spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (or nutmeg)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare the pears by peeling, coring, and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pears gently until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For added flavor, let the cake sit overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pear cake, dessert, baking, family recipe, cozy dessert