Best 11 Cranberry Pear Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, the cranberry pear cake stands as a culinary masterpiece, tantalizing taste buds with its vibrant flavors and irresistible aroma. This delectable treat combines the tartness of cranberries and the sweetness of pears, creating a symphony of flavors that dances on the palate. Whether you are seeking a delightful indulgence for a special occasion or a comforting treat for everyday enjoyment, the cranberry pear cake emerges as a culinary delight that will leave you craving for more. Its moist crumb, bursting with juicy cranberries and tender pears, complemented by a sweet and tangy glaze, makes this cake an unforgettable experience. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the steps of creating the perfect cranberry pear cake, ensuring that every bite transports you to a realm of pure bliss.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY PEAR CAKE



Cranberry Pear Cake image

If you want a change-of-pace cake that's full of fall flavors, try this pairing of cranberries and pears. The nutty filling and glaze topping elevate it from a coffee cake to a special dessert. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
BATTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 cups chopped peeled ripe pears
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons 2% milk
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, cranberries and apple pie spice; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream just until combined. Fold in pears. , Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with half of the pecan mixture; top with remaining batter and pecan mixture. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 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. , In a small bowl, whisk the glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE, PEAR, AND CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Coffee Cake image

Provided by Jeff Hertzberg, M.D.

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Thanksgiving     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Cranberry     Apple     Pear

Yield Makes 1 Coffee Cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the streusel topping:
1 cup oats
3/4 cup white rice flour
1 cup brown sugar, well packed
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
Pinch of ground cinnamon
For the cake:
1 pound (grapefruit-size portion) Apple Cider Brioche
Unsalted butter, for greasing the pan
2 small apples (1 tart and 1 sweet), thinly sliced
1 pear, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Grated zest of half an orange
1 1/2 cups streusel topping (above)

Steps:

  • Prepare the topping:
  • Combine all streusel ingredients in a bowl and mix until the butter is incorporated. Do not overmix-you want a crumbly texture. Set aside.
  • Assemble the cake:
  • Grease an 8- inch round spring-form pan with butter. Set aside.
  • Toss the apples, pear, brown sugar, and zest together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Dust the surface of the refrigerated dough with flour and cut off a 1-pound (grapefruit-size) piece. Divide the dough in two equal pieces, dust with more flour and quickly shape them into rough balls.
  • Press the first piece of dough into the spring-form pan.
  • Top with half of the apple and pear mixture, then sprinkle half of the streusel topping over it. Repeat with the next layer of dough, apple and pear mixture, and streusel.
  • Allow the cake to rest for 60 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bake the cake in the middle of the oven for 55 minutes.
  • Allow to sit for about 15 minutes, then remove it from the spring-form pan.
  • Allow to cool before serving.

PEAR-CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Serve a scoop of Spice Ice Cream alongside this upside-down cake for a delicious fall dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups firmly packed light-brown sugar
3 firm but ripe pears, such as Anjou
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup cranberries
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3 large eggs
1 cup milk, room temperature
Spice Ice Cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine 6 tablespoons butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar in a medium skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until melted and thoroughly combined, about 6 minutes. Pour into a 10-by-2-inch professional round cake pan.
  • Peel pears, core, and slice into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Coat with lemon juice, and arrange on top of brown-sugar mixture in a spiral pattern around edge of pan. Fan out slices in center. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cranberries over pears, and set aside.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger together in a medium bowl, and set aside. Combine remaining 6 tablespoons of butter with remaining cup brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer, and beat until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add milk alternately with flour mixture, beginning and ending with four; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cranberries; pour over fruit in pan. Bake until a tester inserted in the center of cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around edges and invert onto a serving platter. Serve with spice ice cream.

CRANBERRY-PEAR COFFEE CAKE



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This is my favorite cake to make for last-minute occasions. I also make it to give to friends because it always turns out just right, and it's made with ingredients I normally have on hand. -Beverly Lovegrove, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large pear, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the pear, cranberries and orange zest., Transfer to a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray and dusted with flour. Combine brown sugar and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEAR CRANBERRY CAKE



Pear Cranberry Cake image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Pear     Fall     Cinnamon     Potluck     Boil     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 Bosc pears (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup cranberries (thawed if frozen)
For glaze:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 (3-inch-long) cinnamon sticks
Equipment: a 10-by 4-inch angel food cake pan or a 15- cup Bundt pan

Steps:

  • Make cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter cake pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • Beat together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla with an electric mixer until combined well.
  • At low speed, mix in pears and cranberries, then mix in flour mixture until incorporated.
  • Spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake until a wooden pick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Cool in pan 30 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and cool completely.
  • Make glaze:
  • Bring cream, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, cinnamon sticks, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, then simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool glaze 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks, then pour glaze over cake, letting some drip down sides.

CRANBERRY PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This lovely cake is excellent served with coffee.

Provided by Suzy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Upside-Down Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup caramel ice cream topping
½ cup chopped pecans
1 (15 ounce) can pear halves
1 (16 ounce) package cranberry quick bread mix
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 2 quart baking dish or one 10-inch round cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Pour and spread caramel topping to cover bottom of dish. Sprinkle pecans around the outer edge of caramel topping to make a 1-inch border, reserve 1 tablespoon of pecans.
  • Spoon reserved 1 tablespoon pecans over center of dish. Cut pears into 1/4 inch slices; arrange over caramel topping and pecans with small ends toward center.
  • In medium bowl, combine bread mix, water, oil and egg. Stir with spoon until mix is moistened. Pour batter slowly over pears and pecans; carefully spread to cover.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Loosen cake from sides of pan and invert onto serving plate leaving pan over cake for 1 minute. Carefully remove pan. If any topping remains in pan, spoon over cake. Cool for 30 minutes; top with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 224.3 mg, Sugar 20 g

GLUTEN-FREE PEAR-CRANBERRY CRUMB CAKE



Gluten-Free Pear-Cranberry Crumb Cake image

Provided by Silvana Nardone

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons Gluten-Free Flour Blend, recipe follows
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup Gluten-Free Flour Blend, recipe follows
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup finely ground coconut sugar
1/2 cup unflavored coconut oil or non-hydrogenated canola oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 pear, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup fresh cranberries
3 cups (435 grams) white rice flour
1 1/2 cups (187 grams) tapioca flour
3/4 cup (123 grams) potato starch
1 tablespoon (8 grams) xanthan gum
1 1/2 teaspoons (5 grams) salt

Steps:

  • For the crumble: In a small bowl, stir together the pecans, sugar, chocolate chips, gluten-free flour blend and cinnamon.
  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9-inch springform pan or round cake pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder and salt.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth. Beat in the oil and vanilla. Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture until combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, top with the pear, cranberries and crumble mixture. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan set on a wire rack.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch, xanthan gum and salt.

CRANBERRY-PEAR CAKE BARS



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Sweet pears and an orange-scented crumb balance tart cranberries, making this cake delicious as an afternoon snack or as a dessert with whipped cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest (from 1 orange)
2 firm pears, peeled, halved, cored, and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
8 ounces fresh or thawed frozen cranberries (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup walnut pieces
Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with butter. Line bottom and two sides with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on sides; butter paper, and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and zest until smooth. Add flour mixture; mix just until moistened (do not overmix). Fold in pears, cranberries, and walnuts.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely in pan set on a rack. Using parchment overhang, lift cake from pan, and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 18 squares; serve with whipped cream, if desired.

PEAR-CRANBERRY GINGERBREAD CAKE



Pear-Cranberry Gingerbread Cake image

I love the warm, spicy flavors and festive fall fruits in this upside-down gingerbread cake. It's simple enough to whip up for lunch boxes, but also has a place at any holiday buffet. -Christina Metke, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, melted, divided
2/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3 medium pears, sliced
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3/4 cup brewed chai tea
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Pour 1/4 cup melted butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 1/3 cup brown sugar. Arrange pears and cranberries in a single layer over brown sugar., In a small bowl, beat the brewed tea, sugar, molasses, egg and remaining butter and brown sugar until well blended. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually beat into tea mixture until blended., Spoon over pears. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ANN'S CRANBERRY-PEAR CAKE



Ann's Cranberry-Pear Cake image

Make and share this Ann's Cranberry-Pear Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Camerons

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup milk
3 cups peeled and coarsely chopped pears (or apples)
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Let the butter and eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time; beating on medium to high speed for 6 minutes total.
  • Add vanilla then eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition and scraping the bowl often.
  • Beat in milk. Gradually add flour mixture.
  • Fold in pears and cranberries.
  • Spoon batter into a greased and floured 13x9x2" baking pan evenly.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes.

PEAR-CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



Pear-Cranberry Coffee Cake image

"My daughter and I enjoy this tender cake for brunch on the Saturday mornings we spend at home," writes Patricia Clack of Lake Forest, California. A delightful hint of orange from the quick bread mix blends the other fruit flavors and is simple treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (15.6 ounces) cranberry-orange quick bread mix
1 can (15 ounces) sliced pears, drained and halved
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Prepare bread mix according to package directions; pour batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle pears with lemon juice; arrange over batter., In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears. , Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cranberries and pears. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry Pear Cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of tart and sweet. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a creamy and tangy flavor. With its beautiful presentation and delicious flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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