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Easy Moist Pear Cake

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A soft and tender pear cake with a moist crumb, layered with fresh pears and a hint of cinnamon. Perfectly sweet and comforting, ideal for any occasion.

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 (per preference)
  • 4 whole eggs (large)
  • ½ cup milk (whole fat)
  • 3 whole ripe pears (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • ⅛ tsp. salt (Just a pinch)
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest ((optional))
  • 2 tbsps. confectioner suger (for dusting after baking)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (or less as desired)
  • ¾ tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel, core, and thinly slice the pears; set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed for about 1 minute until smooth.
  3. Add vanilla extract, lemon zest, and eggs. Beat on high speed for 1–2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Reduce speed and mix in baking powder, sifted flour, and salt until just combined.
  5. Gradually add milk and oil while mixing on low speed until batter becomes thick and glossy.
  6. Line a 10×3-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the 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 when inserted in the center.
  10. Cool in the pan for about 1 hour, then remove and dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm pears for best texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
  • Covering with foil prevents excessive browning while baking.
  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

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