Description
A delightful Italian Pear Cake that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with a moist and fluffy batter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large firm ripe pears (Bosc or Bartlett), peeled and cut into pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (8.5 oz)
- 3 teaspoons baking powder (0.5 oz)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar (7 oz)
- 1 cup whole milk yogurt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (4 oz), melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
- Freshly whipped heavy cream, optional
Instructions
- Line a 9.5-inch round springform or bundt pan with parchment paper or grease with cooking spray.
- Set the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is creamy and fluffy.
- Fold in the yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract using a spatula until combined smoothly; avoid overmixing with the electric mixer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt.
- Sift the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and gently stir until combined. Fold in the prepared pears carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns excessively, tent with foil for the final 10 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack. Before serving, dust with confectioners’ sugar and optionally top with freshly whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm pears to maintain their texture in the cake.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- This cake can be served warm or cold, and it’s delicious on its own or with cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg