Moist Spiced Pear Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This spiced pear cake recipe combines the sweetness of ripe pears with warm spices, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, making it a great addition to your baking repertoire.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this cake recipe is easy to follow and yields a deliciously aromatic result that will impress your family and friends.

Delicious Spiced Pear Cake Recipe

This spiced pear cake features tender pieces of pear folded into a spiced batter, resulting in a soft and moist cake. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, serving approximately 8 people.

Ingredients

2 ripe pears, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in the diced pears.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.