Delicious Italian Pear Cake Everyone Will Love
This Italian Pear Cake features a delightful blend of moist pears, simple ingredients, and rich flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9.5-inch round springform pan or bundt pan
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup yogurt preferably plain
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe pears, diced the main ingredient
Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Gather your ingredients.
- Grease a 9.5-inch round springform or bundt pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and eggs. Beat until creamy and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in the yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the egg and sugar mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift this dry mixture into the wet ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in the diced pears until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
Use ripe pears for maximum moisture, and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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