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Easy Moist Pear Cake

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A soft and tender pear cake with a moist crumb, topped with warm cinnamon and brown sugar. Perfect as a comforting dessert or a sweet afternoon treat.

Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups cake or all purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1½ cup sugar (fine granulated white sugar)
  • ½ cup butter (soft, unsalted)
  • ⅓ cup canola oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 3 tsps. baking powder
  • 1–2 tbsps. vanilla extract
  • 4 whole eggs (large)
  • ½ cup milk (whole fat)
  • 3 whole ripe pears (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • ⅛ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest (optional)
  • 2 tbsps. confectioner sugar (for dusting)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel, core, and thinly slice pears; set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together on medium-high speed for about 1 minute until smooth.
  3. Add vanilla extract, lemon zest, and eggs. Beat on high for 1–2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Reduce speed and mix in baking powder, sifted flour, and salt until just combined.
  5. With mixer on low, slowly add milk and oil. Mix until batter is thick and glossy.
  6. Line a 10×3-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease sides. Pour in batter and smooth top.
  7. Arrange sliced pears evenly over the batter. Sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
  8. Bake for 55–65 minutes. After 40 minutes, loosely cover with foil to prevent over-browning.
  9. Check doneness with a skewer; it should come out clean.
  10. Cool in pan for about 1 hour, then remove and dust with confectioner sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm pears for best texture.
  • Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light.
  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

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