Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of this super moist pear cake, where juicy pears meld with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy-to-make dessert will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma that beckons everyone to gather around. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat, each slice offers a tender, flavorful experience that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled and sliced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in half of the pear slices into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and arrange the remaining pear slices on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg