Pear Cake
Pear Cake is a cozy, elegant dessert that’s as easy to make as it is memorable. This almond pear cake brings warmth and rustic charm to any table. Bake this cozy pear bake, share with loved ones, and enjoy its soft, flavorful crumb!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 ripe but firm pears Bartlett or Bosc, 2 chopped, 1 thinly sliced
- 1½ cups 190g all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
- ¼ cup 50g brown sugar (plus 1 tbsp for topping)
- ½ cup 120g plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup 1 stick, 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter for greasing
For Serving (Optional):
- Crème fraîche or Greek yogurt
Instructions
Prep the Oven and Pan
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round metal cake pan with nonstick spray or butter, lining the bottom with parchment for easy release of this rustic fruit cake.
Prepare the Pears
- I peel and chop 2 pears into small pieces for the batter and thinly slice the third pear for the top, ensuring a juicy, elegant almond pear cake.
Mix the Batter
- In a large bowl, I cream ½ cup butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. I add 2 eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl, then mix in ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp almond extract, and ½ tsp vanilla. In another bowl, I whisk 1½ cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt. I alternate adding dry ingredients and yogurt to the wet mixture, starting and ending with flour, to keep this cozy pear bake soft.
Fold in Pears
- I gently fold the chopped pears into the batter, ensuring even distribution for a flavorful rustic fruit cake.
Assemble and Bake
- I spread the batter into the prepared pan, arrange the sliced pear on top in a fan pattern, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp brown sugar. I bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. I cool for 10 minutes before slicing this almond pear cake.