Delta Pear Cake
Indulge in the rustic charm of a Delta Pear Cake, a moist and tender dessert brimming with the delicate sweetness of ripe pears and warm spices. This crowd-pleaser combines chunks of juicy pears folded into a buttery, cinnamon-spiced batter, while thinly sliced pears elegantly crown the top for a stunning finish. With a golden, caramelized crust and a soft, velvety crumb, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from cozy fall gatherings to weekend brunches. The combination of granulated and brown sugar adds depth of flavor, while a dash of nutmeg enhances its cozy appeal. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in under an hour, this easy pear cake becomes irresistibly bakery-worthy with a final dusting of powdered sugar. Serve it alongside a cup of tea or coffee for a treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole (medium-sized) ripe pears
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.75 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 3 whole large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons (optional for garnish) powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Optionally, line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
Peel, core, and dice 2 of the pears into small chunks. Reserve the third pear to decorate the top of the cake later; slice it thinly and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold the diced pears into the batter using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Arrange the reserved pear slices in a circular pattern on top for decoration.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Before serving, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.4 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.5 g | 248% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 759 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 2378 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 566.5 g | 206% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 343.5 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 421 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1411 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
