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Moist Pear Cake Recipe

By Mariam Ezzeddine

4.85 from 368 votes

on Aug 27, 2021, Updated May 14, 2024

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If you’re searching for a delicious pear cake recipe, this Super Moist Pear Cake recipe is a must-try! It’s made with ripe juicy pears and warm spices. Serve it as a as a snack, dessert, or a morning treat with a cup of coffe or tea.

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If you love this easy pear cake recipes, check out these other amazing cake recipes with pear: Pear Bundt Cake Recipe, Chocolate Cake with Pears, and Pear Upside-Down Cake.

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  • Ingredients You’ll Need
  • How To Make Pear Cake
  • Recipe Tips
  • Storage
  • People Also Ask
  • Super Moist Pear Cake Recipe

Ingredients You’ll Need

ingredients of the pear cakes in ramekins laid out on a marble slab.

To make this delicious homemade pear cake, you’ll need:

  • Pears – Use ripe but firm pears for the best texture.
  • All-purpose flour – Provides structure.
  • Baking powder – Helps the cake rise.
  • Sugar – A mix of brown sugar and granulated sugar enhances flavor.
  • Eggs – Add richness and structure.
  • Butter – Gives the cake a tender, buttery crumb.
  • Milk – Helps create a moist batter.
  • Cinnamon – Warm spice that complement the pears.
  • Vanilla extract – Enhances the overall flavor.
  • Powdered Sugar– Used for dusting the cake.
  • Vegetable Oil– Also adds moisture to the cake.
  • Salt– to balance the flavor.
  • Lemon Zest– Always a great addition to any baking recipe.
  • Toppings: Brown sugar and cinnamon powder.

* Recipe measurements are in the recipe card down below after the post.

How To Make Pear Cake

Thin slices of pears on a cutting board.
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare the pears. Peel and slice the Pears. Set aside.
wet ingredients for pear cake.
Step 2: Whip up the butter. In an electric mixer bowl, whip up the sugar and softened butter until well combined for about 1 minute.Add in the vanilla, lemon zest and eggs.
whipped butter and sugar for pear cake.
Step 3: Continue mixing on high speed for 1-2 minutes until fluffy and well combined.
pear cake batter.
Step 4: Dry ingredients. Add in the baking powder, sifted flour and a pinch of salt. Mix again for about 1 minute.
pear cake batter.
Step 5: Gradually add the milk and oil while mixing on low speed. Mix for another minute or two on low speed. Batter should be thick.
Moist pear cake batter before adding the pears.
Step 6: Prepare the pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and grease or spray a round spring foam baking pan then pour the batter into the pan. Ideally, a 10 x 3 inch deep pan is the best size.
moist pear cake after adding the pears and sugar.
Step 7: Assemble. After placing the batter in your pan, spread a layer of the sliced pears to cover the whole batter. Sprinkle some cinnamon and the brown sugar on top of the pears.
pear cake after baking.
Step 8: Bake in a pre-heated 350 F oven for about 55 minutes to 1 hour. At around 40 minutes, place a foil wrap over the cake to prevent it from browning before it cooks completeley internally. NOTE: Depending on your oven and thickness of your pan, it might take extra baking time.
pear cake after dusting with sugar.
Step 9: Cool. Remove the cake from the oven and cover with a kitchen towel to let it cool down. It may take up to 1 hour. Dust with some confectioner sugar right before serving.

Recipe Tips

  • Use ripe pears: They provide the best sweetness and texture.
  • Let it cool: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
  • Pan: Use easy release pan for best results.
  • Dusting: Wait until you are ready to eat before dusting with sugar.
  • Cooking Time: Depending the type of your oven and thickness of the pan, the cake might take less or more time to cook. Insert a tooth pick or skewer into the center of the cake to check if it comes out clean.
Close up shot showing the inside of the easy pear cake where a piece was cut out from.

Storage

  • Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Refrigerator: Keeps fresh for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer: Wrap slices in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.

People Also Ask

What to serve with this easy pear cake recipe?

This pear cake is great on its own. It can be served warm, room temperature, or cold from the fridge. It’s also great with a scoop of ice cream, coffee, tea or a dollop of whipped cream!

Do I have to peel the pears before baking?

I highly recommend peeling the pears before baking, as their skin grows tough when baked.

Can I use canned pears to make pear cake?

Yes! If using canned pears, drain them well and pat them dry to avoid excess moisture.

close up shot showing a piece of the easy pear cake recipe.

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This homemade Pear Cake recipe is the perfect way to enjoy the natural sweetness of ripe pears in a light, fluffy cake. With easy-to-find ingredients, this recipe is suitable for any house hold.

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This recipe was originally posted in March 2019 and updated with new photos.

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Super Moist Pear Cake

By: Mariam Ezzeddine Loaded with ripe pears, perfectly sweet and melt in the mouth, this Super Moist Pear Cake recipe is divine! Easy to make and it looks gorgeous, perfect for dessert or afternoon treat! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

  • 10 x 3 inch Round Spring Foam pan (Easy Release) changing pan will change cook time.
  • Oven I use a normal electric oven with fan. Using different types of oven will change cook time.

Ingredients 1x2x3x

  • ▢ 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

TOPINGS before baking:

  • ▢ ¼ cup brown sugar, or less as desired
  • ▢ ¾ tsp. cinnamon
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Peel and slice the Pears.
  • In an electric mixer bowl, whip up the sugar and butter until well combined for about 1 minute.
  • Add in the vanilla, lemon zest and eggs. Continue mixing on high speed for 1-2 minutes until they are pale and and fluffy.
  • Add in the baking powder, sifted flour and a pinch of salt. Mix again for about 1 minute. Gradually add ½ cup of milk and ⅓ cup oil while mixing on low speed. Mix for another minute on low speed. The batter should be thick. Not runny.
  • Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and grease or spray a round spring foam baking pan then pour the batter in. Ideally, a 10 x 3 inch deep pan is the best size. Changing pan will alter cooking time.
  • After placing the batter in your pan, spread a layer of the sliced pears to cover the whole batter. Sprinkle some cinnamon and the brown sugar on top of the pears.
  • Bake in a pre-heated 350 F oven for about 55 minutes to 1 hour. At around 40 minutes, place a foil wrap over the cake to prevent it from browning before it cooks completeley internally. Try not to over bake the cake so doesn't dry out. Always insert a wooden skewer to make sure it's completely clean before removing the cake out.NOTE: Depending on your oven and thickness of your pan, it might take extra baking time.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and cover with a kitchen towel to let it cool down. It may take up to 1 hour to completely cool down. Dust with some confectioner sugar right before serving.

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Notes

  • Use ripe pears – They provide the best sweetness and texture.Don’t overmix – Overmixing leads to a dense cake. Stir just until combined.Let it cool – Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
  • Pan: Use easy release pan for best results.
  • Dusting: Wait until you are ready to eat before dusting with sugar.
  • Cooking Time: Depending the type of your oven and thickness of the pan, the cake might take less or more time to cook. Insert a tooth pick or skewer into the center of the cake to check if it comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg Like this recipe? Rate and comment below! 4.85 from 368 votes (300 ratings without comment)

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  1. 5 stars I’ve made this several times, and it’s a family favorite. Last night I divided it into 24 cupcakes liners and baked at 350 degrees for 22 minutes. They came out perfect.

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  2. 5 stars This cake turned out amazingly. Moisy and light

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  3. It was very moist cake but all the pears sank to bottom of cake

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    1. Oh no! sorry to hear that. That usually happens if the batter did not come out thick enough with you or you sliced the pears too thick. The weight carries them down and if the batter isn’t thick enough they sink. I am not sure what went wrong. Some will sink but most will stay towards the top.

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  4. 5 stars Loved this cake.

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