Description
A delightful Italian dessert that combines ripe pears with a buttery, moist cake, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- Ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled and sliced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or golden brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and slice the pears into thin pieces, then toss them with a sprinkle of lemon juice.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing to combine.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the sliced pears gently until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For variations, you can substitute pears with apples or peaches. To make it gluten-free, consider using almond flour with adjustments to liquid ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Italian Pear Cake, dessert, family recipe, baking, seasonal desserts