Description
A moist and flavorful spiced pear cake perfect for fall desserts.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 medium pears, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture.
- Fold in diced pears.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears for best texture.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: spiced pear cake, fall desserts, pear cake recipe