Soft Pear Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pears, peeled and grated
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the grated pears.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
7. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until batter is smooth.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
11. Remove from the pan and transfer to a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Verdict:

This soft pear cake is the perfect dessert to make when you have extra pears on hand. The grated pears add a sweet and juicy flavor to the cake, and the texture is incredibly moist and tender. It’s a simple recipe that’s easy to make, yet it’s impressive enough to serve at a dinner party.

Serving Suggestions:

This cake is delicious on its own, but for an extra special treat, serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s also great with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Enjoy!