Pear Streusel Cake

This Pear Streusel Cake is the perfect fall and winter treat – make it with fresh or canned pears for an easy dessert!

When it’s time for an afternoon tea or coffee, it’s nice to serve a little something sweet. This Pear Streusel Cake is a delicious dessert recipe that’s similar to coffee cake – it’s a tender, moist white cake base topped with fresh or canned pears and a sweet and crispy streusel topping. It’s a truly delightful dessert that we know you’ll love!

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream at room temperature (full fat is best)
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing the cake pan
• 3-4 fresh pears peeled and thinly sliced 

• 2/3 cup all purpose flour
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon