Best 8 Country Style Pear Cake Recipes

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In the world of sweet treats, few desserts can compare to the comforting warmth and rustic charm of a classic country-style pear cake. Picture a tender, moist cake studded with juicy pear chunks and enveloped in a nutmeg-scented glaze. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, embarking on a journey to find the perfect country-style pear cake recipe is a delightful adventure that promises to fill your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas and your heart with joy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH PEAR CAKE



Fresh Pear Cake image

This is the recipe that I like to use with the fresh pears that I get from my trees in late August. It's also lower in fat and cholesterol than most regular cakes.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups peeled, cored and chopped pears
2 cups white sugar
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
4 egg whites
⅔ cup canola oil
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine the pears and the sugar and let stand for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a 10 inch bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Slightly beat the egg whites and combine them with the oil, chopped pecans and pear mixture.
  • Stir the flour, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in the pear mixture. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove from oven ant let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing form pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.3 g, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 371 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

COUNTRY PEAR-PECAN SNACK CAKE



Country Pear-Pecan Snack Cake image

This nutty, streusel-topped cake is packed with the sweetness of pears and a hint of ginger.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups diced peeled pears (about 2 medium)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom of 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix all streusel ingredients; set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix 1 3/4 cups flour, granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking soda, ginger and salt with spoon. Add oil, buttermilk and eggs; mix with spoon until blended. Stir in pears. Spread batter in pan; sprinkle with streusel.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until deep golden brown and set on top. Cool 15 minutes. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 0 g

CLASSIC PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Pear adds a twist to the usual upside-down cake - a delicious dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 firm ripe pears, peeled, thinly sliced
Whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine powdered sugar and 3/4 cup butter; beat at low speed until crumbly. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well at medium speed after each addition. Add vanilla; beat well. Add flour, cornmeal and baking powder; mix well.
  • Place 1/4 cup butter in 9-inch round cake pan. Heat in oven for about 4 minutes or until butter is melted. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange pear slices over mixture in pan, slightly overlapping. Spoon and carefully spread cake batter over pears.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes. Invert onto serving plate. Serve warm or cool with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Recipe, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 40 g

COUNTRY PEAR CAKE



Country Pear Cake image

Make and share this Country Pear Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup good-quality olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
2/3 cup sugar, plus
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
4 large ripe pears (about 2 lb.)

Steps:

  • Position oven rack in the center of oven; preheat oven to 375°.
  • Grease and flour a 9 inch round cake pan; set aside.
  • In a big bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and lemon zest until well blended.
  • Beat in 2/3 cup sugar.
  • Stir in the flour and mix until a smooth batter is formed.
  • Peel the pears; cut the pears lengthwise into quarters; cut away the tough cores and any seeds.
  • Slice the pear quarters crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Add the pears to the batter and stir gently so they are completely incorporated into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle the top of the cake with the 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake for 50 minutes; set the pan on a wire rack to cool.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.
  • *Serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.3, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 53.9, Sodium 320.2, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 28.6, Protein 4.5

COUNTRY PEAR CAKE



Country Pear Cake image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large eggs
1/3 cup olive oil (do not use extra-virgin)
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
4 Bartlett pears (1 3/4 pounds), peeled, quartered, cored, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 3 cups)
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Oil and flour 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottom with parchment paper. Whisk eggs, oil, milk, and lemon peel in large bowl. Whisk in 2/3 cup sugar. Add flour; whisk until batter is smooth. Mix in pears. Transfer batter to pan. Sprinkle top with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until brown on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Using sharp knife, cut around edge of cake to loosen. Turn cake out onto rack. Invert onto platter right-side up. Sift powdered sugar over top.

PEAR CAKE



Pear Cake image

Provided by William Grimes

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield One 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter, plus additional butter for the pan
1/2 cup dry, fine, unflavored bread crumbs
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup granulated sugar
Tiny pinch salt
1 1/2 cups flour
2 pounds ripe pears

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch-round layer-cake pan with butter and sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Turn the pan upside down and tap it or shake it lightly to get rid of all the loose crumbs.
  • In a bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. Add the sugar and salt and continue beating until well combined. Add the flour, mixing thoroughly with the other ingredients.
  • Peel the pears, slice in half and scoop out the seeds and core. Cut lengthwise into thin slices. Add to the bowl, mixing them well with the other ingredients; the batter will be very thick.
  • Spoon the batter into the pan, leveling it off with the back of a spoon or a spatula. Dot the surface with the butter.
  • Bake in the top rack of the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden.
  • Remove it from the pan as soon as it is cool and firm enough to handle. It may be served lukewarm or cold.

OLD-FASHIONED PEAR CAKE



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Old-fashioned pear spice cake is a wonderful ending to a meal. It's not too heavy or rich, but the moist treat is brimming with flavor.-Audrey Golden, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup canola oil
4 large egg whites
1 large egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups chopped peeled fresh pears
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, yogurt, oil, egg whites and egg until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into yogurt mixture until blended. Stir in pears and pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

COUNTRY-STYLE PEAR CAKE



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This is my family's favourite cake. It stays so moist days after it is baked. Can also be frozen or made into muffins. Serve with a dollop of cream.

Provided by Susie T

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

125 g unsalted butter
3/4 cup caster sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 cup apricot jam
2 pears

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius.
  • Grease a deep, 20 cm round cake tin and line with baking paper.
  • With electric beaters, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  • Add eggs one at a time stirring after each one.
  • Add essence and beat until combined.
  • With a metal spoon, fold in flour and cinnamon alternatively with the milk.
  • Stir until just combined and mixture is almost smooth.
  • Transfer mixture into prepared tin.
  • Peel pears and cut into quarters lengthwise.
  • Press pieces gently into cake mixture along the sides of the tin having the narrow part of the pear pieces facing the centre of the cake.
  • Gently warm apricot jam and drizzle over cake and pear and bake in the oven for about 55 minutes.
  • Some ovens may be a little different so keep an eye on it after 45 minutes of cooking.
  • Pears are very moist and some cakes may take a little longer.
  • Turn the heat down if this happens so the cake does not burn.
  • Leave in the tin for about 10 minutes after cooked and then turn onto a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.7, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 118.1, Sodium 576.9, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 40.6, Protein 7.6

Tips:

  • Prep Your Pears Properly: Before using, peel, core, and slice your pears evenly. This ensures even cooking and a visually appealing cake.
  • Grease and Flour Your Pan: To prevent sticking, lightly grease and flour your cake pan before pouring in the batter.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: The ideal baking temperature for this cake is 350°F (175°C). A lower temperature may result in undercooked cake, while a higher temperature can burn it.
  • Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs attached, continue baking for a few more minutes.
  • Let the Cake Cool: Before frosting or serving, allow the cake to cool completely. This helps it set and prevents it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

This delectable country-style pear cake is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. With its moist, tender crumb, sweet and juicy pears, and irresistibly creamy frosting, it's sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you towards creating a masterpiece that will impress your friends and family. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey with this classic pear cake recipe.

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