Pear Cake
Cozy up with this moist and festive Pear Cake with cinnamon buttercream. The pears literally melt into the cake making it so soft and flavorful. It's like fall on a fork!
If you want a seasonal celebration cake that's got tons of flavor but not too fussy or full or extra flair? Then you have to make this pear layer cake. It is simple while still being super moist thanks to loads of shredded pears that melt into the batter.
This pear cake is layered with creamy cinnamon frosting. The cinnamon does a fantastic job of adding a lovely warming flavor while also taming down the sweetness of the buttercream.
Making this cake for a special occasion? Top it with fresh flowers! You will have a little extra buttercream for decorating as well.
Ingredients:
For the Pear Cake
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 small, ripe pears peeled and grated
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup avocado or canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup sour cream
For the Cinnamon Buttercream
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted, if needed
- 2 to 3 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
120 minutes
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