Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this super moist pear cake, where tender, juicy pears blend harmoniously with warm spices and a fluffy texture. Perfect for any occasion, this cake brings back memories of family gatherings as its sweet aroma fills the kitchen. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or a special breakfast treat, each slice promises an explosion of flavor that’s simply irresistible.
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
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until fully combined.
- Gently fold in diced pears and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (97g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg