PEAR CRUMB CAKE

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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Winter

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the pears:
1 tablespoon/14 grams unsalted butter
1 tablespoon/15 milliliters honey
2 small or 1 1/2 large pears, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon/5 milliliters fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
Pinch of salt
For the crumb topping:
1 ⅓ cups/165 grams all-purpose flour
⅓ cup/65 grams dark brown sugar, lightly packed
⅓ cup/65 grams light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 teaspoon/8 grams ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon/2 grams ground allspice
¼ teaspoon/1 gram fine sea salt
1 stick/113 grams unsalted butter, melted
For the cake:
½ cup plus 1 tablespoon/133 milliliters sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon/15 milliliters vanilla extract
1 ½ cups/185 grams all-purpose flour
¾ cup/150 grams granulated sugar
¾ teaspoon/3 grams baking soda
¾ teaspoon/2 grams baking powder
½ teaspoon/3 grams fine sea salt
1 stick/113 grams softened unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch cake pan; line with parchment paper and butter the paper. In a skillet, melt butter and honey. Add pears, lemons juice, nutmeg, zest and salt and sauté until the pears are just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool. For the topping, whisk together flour, sugars, spices and salt in a bowl. Pour in the melted butter and stir until crumbs form. Whisk together sour cream, eggs and vanilla. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add softened butter and beat for 10 seconds to combine. Beat in egg mixture, continuing to beat until very smooth. Pour batter into pan and top with the pear slices, spreading them out evenly (if there is liquid in the pan with the pears, don't add it). Use your fingers to squeeze together large crumbs from the topping and scatter evenly on top of pears. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, until the cake is s

Elphie Nqumkana
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This cake is both healthy and delicious. It's made with whole wheat flour and less sugar than traditional pear crumb cake recipes. It's still plenty sweet, and it has a lovely nutty flavor from the whole wheat flour.


Pheonix Barrett
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This cake is a flavor explosion! The pears are perfectly sweet and juicy, and the crumb topping is buttery and crunchy. The cake itself is moist and flavorful. Every bite is a delight!


2s_ gamer5
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This cake is a lifesaver for busy people. It's so quick and easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can have a delicious dessert on the table in less than an hour.


Bongani Mngoma
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This cake is perfect for special occasions. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even weddings. It's always a hit!


Rawan Hazem
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This cake is a great value for the money. It's made with simple, affordable ingredients, and it yields a large cake that can be enjoyed by a crowd. I love that I can make a delicious dessert without breaking the bank.


Yevettetobias Wadley
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I'm not much of a baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cake turned out perfectly, and it was so easy to make. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Tsedale G/Mariam
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As a professional chef, I'm always looking for recipes that are both delicious and visually appealing. This pear crumb cake definitely fits the bill! The pears add a beautiful pop of color, and the crumb topping is perfectly golden brown. The cake it


anam ahmed
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This cake is so easy to make, it's almost like cheating! I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. The cake always turns out perfectly, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Karavigodage Devika malani
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I'm gluten- and dairy-free, so I was thrilled to find this recipe. I made a few modifications to make it suitable for my diet, and it turned out wonderfully! I used a gluten-free flour blend and almond milk instead of regular milk. The cake was moist


Nnaoma Bright
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My kids are notoriously picky eaters, but they all loved this cake! The pears were soft and sweet, and the crumb topping was perfectly crispy. I even caught my husband sneaking a second slice!


Choki Wangmo
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I made a few healthier substitutions to this recipe, and it turned out great! I used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, and I reduced the amount of sugar. The cake was still plenty sweet, and it had a nice nutty flavor from the whole whe


QUADE PRESCOTT
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I have a confession to make: I'm not really a fan of pears. But I decided to try this cake anyway, and I'm so glad I did! The pears were perfectly complemented by the sweet crumb topping, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I'm definitely a


TAHAJR Tahajr
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This cake is a lifesaver for busy moms like me! It's quick and easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use fresh or canned pears, depending on what I have on hand. My kids love this cake, and it's also a hit at potlucks and


Mohammad mona
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I'm always looking for gluten-free desserts that are still delicious, and this cake definitely fits the bill! I used a gluten-free flour blend and it turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the crumb topping was crispy and golden


Ty Wh
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted even better! The pears were perfectly soft and juicy,


Krisha Modi
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This pear crumb cake is an absolute delight! The pears add a wonderful sweetness and moisture to the cake, while the crumb topping provides a delicious crunchy contrast. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely be ma