Description
A warm spiced pear cake perfect for fall, with tender pears and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 medium pears, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in diced pears.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears for best texture.
- Replace buttermilk with plain yogurt if needed.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: spiced pear cake, fall desserts, pear cake recipe, spiced cake