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Sliced pear cake with caramel.

Pear Bundt Cake

5 from 1 vote
Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
This decadent Pear Bundt Cake treat features a moist and tender cake infused with the natural flavors of diced pears, warm cinnamon, and creamy caramel.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Slices
Slices

Ingredients

For pear

  • 4 medium pears peeled and diced
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For cake batter

  • 3 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 whole eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For caramel sauce

  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease the bundt pan with baking spray, then set it aside.
  • Peel the skin off the pears, remove the core, and dice them, transferring them to a bowl. Mix the diced pears with sugar and cinnamon until well coated, then set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract using a whisk. Gradually add the flour mixture in batches, mixing until everything is well incorporated.
  • Pour about one-third of the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan. Add about half of the pear sugar mixture over the batter. Repeat this layering with the remaining batter and pear mixture, ending with a layer of cake batter.
  • Place the bundt pan in the oven and bake for 1 hour 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Once done, allow the cake to cool for 20 minutes on a wire rack. Slowly invert the pan upside down over a plate and remove the bundt pan carefully.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the caramel sauce. In a skillet, melt brown sugar over low heat. Add butter and stir until melted and combined with the sugar. Then, add heavy cream and stir continuously for a couple of minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and add vanilla. Allow the sauce to cool for 15 minutes; as it cools, the caramel sauce will thicken slightly.
  • Drizzle the caramel sauce over the bundt cake and slice to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Choose Ripe Pears: Use ripe but firm pears for the best flavor and texture in the cake.
  • Grease the Bundt Pan Well: Ensure that every nook and cranny of the bundt pan is greased and floured to prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Mix the batter until just combined to avoid overworking it, which can result in a tough cake.
  • Cool Completely Before Glazing: If glazing the cake, make sure it is completely cool before adding the glaze to prevent it from melting and becoming too thin.

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 448IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2mg
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