Ila's Pear Cake
Indulge in the rustic charm of "Ila's Pear Cake," a buttery, moist dessert bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe pears and a hint of warm cinnamon. This easy-to-make cake features diced pears folded into a tender vanilla-scented batter, topped with a stunning arrangement of pear slices for both beauty and flavor. With a short prep time of just 20 minutes and a golden bake in under an hour, this dessert is perfect for weeknight baking or special gatherings. Each slice is finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, offering the perfect balance of elegance and homey comfort. Pair this delightful pear cake with a steaming cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy a treat that tastes as heavenly as it looks!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium Ripe pears
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
Peel and core the pears. Slice one pear thinly for topping and dice the other two pears into small chunks for the batter.
Step 3
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
Step 4
In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 5
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 7
Gently fold the diced pears into the batter until evenly distributed.
Step 8
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Arrange the thin pear slices on top in a circular pattern.
Step 9
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 10
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1212.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2955.3 |
| Total Fat 108.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 59.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 620mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2246.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 479.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 259.8g | |
| Protein 40.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 187.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1057.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories