Super Moist Pear Cake
A delightful and fluffy pear cake infused with cinnamon and sugar, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups cake or all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 1/2 cups fine granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup soft, unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- 3 tsps baking powder
- 1-2 tbsps vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole fat milk
- 3 ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 2 tbsps confectioner sugar for dusting
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to create the ideal baking environment for your cake.
- Begin by peeling and slicing the pears into thin, even slices.
- In a large bowl of an electric mixer, whip together the sugar and soft butter until well combined and creamy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and lemon zest (if using) along with the eggs, mixing until the batter is pale and fluffy.
- Sprinkle in the baking powder, followed by the sifted flour and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually pour in the milk and oil while continuing to mix until the batter is thick yet smooth.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper and grease it. Pour the batter into the pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Arrange a layer of thinly sliced pears on top of the batter.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar over the pear layer.
Baking
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour.
- Check for doneness by inserting a skewer into the center; if it comes out clean, your cake is ready.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow the cake to cool for up to 1 hour before serving.
- Just before serving, dust the top with confectioner sugar.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or a dash of nutmeg. Lightly squeezing lemon juice on the pears prevents browning.