Pear Spice Cake
Delight in the warm, cozy flavors of this Pear Spice Cake, a perfect autumn dessert that combines tender, juicy pears with fragrant spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. This easy-to-make cake is irresistibly moist, thanks to the addition of freshly diced pears, and features a balanced sweetness from a blend of granulated and brown sugars. With just 20 minutes of prep time, it’s a wonderful treat for gatherings or a quiet evening at home. Serve it with a dusting of powdered sugar for a simple yet elegant finish, and pair it with a cup of coffee or tea for a truly comforting experience. Perfect for fall baking enthusiasts, this spiced pear cake will become your go-to dessert for cooler months.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 1.5 cups Fresh pears, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Using a spatula, fold in the diced pears gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it into an even layer using the spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optionally, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative touch.
Slice and enjoy this wonderfully spiced pear cake with a warm beverage or on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.9 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.4 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 2920 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 418.6 g | 152% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 207.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1056 mg | 22% | |
*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.
