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Pear Spice Cake recipe

Pear Spice Cake with Cozy Fall Spices

Stars Cake Editorial
A delightful autumn cake featuring juicy pears and warm spices, perfect for any fall occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch round cake pan greased and floured
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 Mixing Bowl large

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups diced fresh pears

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the diced pears gently.

Serving

  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve dusted with powdered sugar or topped with cream cheese frosting.

Storage

  • Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Notes

Pro Tips: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
Ingredient Substitutions: Substitute pears with apples for a different flavor.
How to Serve: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Storage & Freshness: Keep the cake in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Make-Ahead Tips: Bake the cake a day in advance and store at room temperature.
Keyword autumn baking, fall dessert recipes, Pear Spice Cake