Super Moist Pear Cake

A piece of cake being taken out of the whole pear cake.

4.85 from 367 votes

Loaded with ripe pears, perfectly sweet and melt in the mouth, this Super Moist Pear Cake recipe is divine! Easy to make and it looks gorgeous, perfect for dessert or afternoon treat!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Equipment

10 x 3 inch Round Spring Foam pan (Easy Release) changing pan will change cook time.
Oven I use a normal electric oven with fan. Using different types of oven will change cook time.

Ingredients

2¼ cups cake or all purpose flour sifted
1½ cup sugar fine granulated white sugar
½ cup butter soft, unsalted
⅓ cup canola oil or vegetable oil
3 tsps. baking powder
1-2 tbsps. vanilla extract per preference
4 whole eggs large
½ cup milk whole fat
3 whole ripe pears peeled and thinly sliced
⅛ tsp. salt Just a pinch
1 tsp. lemon zest (optional)
2 tbsps. confectioner suger for dusting after baking

TOPINGS before baking:

¼ cup brown sugar or less as desired
¾ tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Peel and slice the Pears.
In an electric mixer bowl, whip up the sugar and butter until well combined for about 1 minute.
Add in the vanilla, lemon zest and eggs. Continue mixing on high speed for 1-2 minutes until they are pale and and fluffy.
Add in the baking powder, sifted flour and a pinch of salt. Mix again for about 1 minute. Gradually add ½ cup of milk and ⅓ cup oil while mixing on low speed. Mix for another minute on low speed. The batter should be thick. Not runny.
Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and grease or spray a round spring foam baking pan then pour the batter in. Ideally, a 10 x 3 inch deep pan is the best size. Changing pan will alter cooking time.
After placing the batter in your pan, spread a layer of the sliced pears to cover the whole batter. Sprinkle some cinnamon and the brown sugar on top of the pears.
Bake in a pre-heated 350 F oven for about 55 minutes to 1 hour. At around 40 minutes, place a foil wrap over the cake to prevent it from browning before it cooks completeley internally. Try not to over bake the cake so doesn't dry out. Always insert a wooden skewer to make sure it's completely clean before removing the cake out.
NOTE: Depending on your oven and thickness of your pan, it might take extra baking time.
Remove the cake from the oven and cover with a kitchen towel to let it cool down. It may take up to 1 hour to completely cool down. Dust with some confectioner sugar right before serving.

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Notes

Use ripe pears – They provide the best sweetness and texture.
Don’t overmix – Overmixing leads to a dense cake. Stir just until combined.
Let it cool – Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for the best texture.

Pan: Use easy release pan for best results.

Dusting: Wait until you are ready to eat before dusting with sugar.

Cooking Time: Depending the type of your oven and thickness of the pan, the cake might take less or more time to cook. Insert a tooth pick or skewer into the center of the cake to check if it comes out clean.

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