Spiced Pear Cake Recipe

Name: Spiced Pear Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup 1 stick melted butter; 2 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs at room temperature; 4 pears (I used starkrimson) 2 grated 2 diced (If using apples I like granny smith; softened butter for pans

Servings: persons

1/2 cup 1 stick melted butter
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs at room temperature
4 pears (I used starkrimson) 2 grated 2 diced (If using apples I like granny smith
softened butter for pans

1
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 2 9 inch round baking pans, brush bottom with butter and lay parchment round, butter bottom and sides and flour. If you are making cupcakes this makes 16 so line 2 cupcake tins.
2
Wash and peel your pears, grate 2 and dice 2. In medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda and powder, spices and salt. In a large bowl whisk melted butter, brown sugar, eggs together then add pears, stir until well combined. Add flour mixture and stir just until combined. Divide batter into pans or cupcake tins.
3
Bake cake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. For cupcakes approximately 20-25 minutes, but start checking at 15 minutes. Remove from oven let cool in pan for 10 minutes then invert onto cake rack to cool.

971

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup 1 stick melted butter, 2 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pear Cake 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.

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