Jul 14 2026
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Rustic Pear Cake Recipe

Time1h 10m
Serves8

winter fruit salad pear yuzu ginger sorbet

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven and Pan

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray. Dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Pears

    Peel, core, and slice the ripe pears into thin wedges. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the Batter

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and yuzu juice.

  4. 4

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and salt.

  5. 5

    Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Fold in Pears

    Gently fold in the sliced pears, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

  7. 7

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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