Description
Indulge in a slice of heaven with this super moist pear cake! Bursting with the sweet, juicy flavor of ripe pears and a hint of cinnamon, this delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy gathering or a simple afternoon treat. With its tender crumb and golden-brown crust, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make, even novice bakers can create this charming dessert that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled and chopped
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until just mixed.
- Fold in chopped pears gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan 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 (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg