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Fresh Pear Cake W Compote Recipe

Indulge in the moist and delicious flavors of fall with this irresistible Fresh Pear Cake! This recipe features a perfectly spiced pear compote, complementing the tender, moist cake made with fresh pears. Easy to follow instructions for a delightful dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 251.9 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Fresh Pear Cake W Compote

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fresh Pear Cake W Compote

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How to Make Fresh Pear Cake W Compote

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. Peel, core, and puree 3 large ripe pears in a food processor until smooth.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pear puree, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground ginger.
  4. Set aside.
  5. In a small saucepan, heat ½ cup milk and ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is warm. Remove from heat.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  7. In a separate large bowl, cream together 2 large eggs and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar for 5 minutes with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  8. Gradually add the warm milk and butter mixture to the egg mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  9. Gently fold in the pear mixture and ½ cup unsweetened applesauce.
  10. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  11. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Serve warm with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream or a generous serving of warm spiced pear compote (recipe below).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

22g

Carbs

13g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups Healthy Desserts Fruit American Southern United States Oven Dinner Party Holiday Event Picnic Spring Summer Vegetarian Cakes Dietary Seasonal Pears To Go Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less