Description
Indulge in this super moist pear cake, bursting with ripe pear sweetness and a hint of cinnamon—a delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe pears (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- Peel and core the pears, then chop them into small pieces. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped pears.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling slightly before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature; optionally top with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg