Pear Cakes Recipe

Name: Pear Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups flour; ¾ teaspoon baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated if possible; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 large egg; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ¼ cup sour cream, plus; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 cup grated sweet pear; 9 fresh pears, slices 1/4-inch thick

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated if possible
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup sour cream, plus
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 cup grated sweet pear
9 fresh pears, slices 1/4-inch thick

1
Heat oven to 400F Lightly butter and flour nine 4-inch tart pans.
2
Combine the first four ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
3
Beat the butter and sugar, using a mixer on high speed, until light and fluffy.
4
Add spices, egg, and vanilla; mix to combine.
5
Reduce speed to low, add the flour mixture and sour cream.
6
Stir in the pears.
7
Pour 1/3 cup batter into each mold, top with a pear slice; bake for 20 minutes and cool.
8
Serve and enjoy!

546

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups flour, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pear Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pear Cakes

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