Description
Irresistible Super Moist Pear Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of ripe pears with warm spices, resulting in an aromatic, fluffy treat that’s sure to impress. Perfect for gatherings or intimate moments at home, this cake is easy to prepare and offers a burst of flavor in every bite. Serve it warm or enjoy it as a sweet afternoon snack; either way, it’s bound to create unforgettable memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (let cool slightly)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare the pears by peeling, coring, and thinly slicing them. Reserve half for folding into the batter and half for topping.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and melted butter until smooth. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in half of the sliced pears.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and arrange remaining pear slices on top. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg