Description
This Pear Coffee Cake is a wonderfully moist and flavorful dessert, perfect for any occasion. The tender chunks of pear are complemented by a warm, spiced crumb topping, making it an irresistible treat. It’s simple to prepare and ideal for brunch, an afternoon snack, or a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups chopped ripe pears (about 2–3 medium pears)
- For the Topping:
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pears.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- For the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your pears are ripe but firm to prevent them from becoming too mushy during baking.
- You can substitute other fruits like apples or peaches for the pears.
- For an extra touch, you can add a sprinkle of chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) to the crumb topping.
- This cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature. A dusting of powdered sugar is also a lovely addition.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT40M
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg