Description
Experience the delightful blend of tender pears and warm spices in this super moist pear cake. Bursting with flavor, this cake is the perfect centerpiece for any gathering—from family dinners to afternoon teas. With its inviting golden hue and luscious texture, each slice promises a melt-in-your-mouth indulgence that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe pears, diced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the melted butter and sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Fold in the diced pears gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg