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Easy Pear Cake

Nov 30, 2014 · 10 Comments

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Easy Pear Cake Recipe - Very rich and moist pear cake that's super simple to whip up, all in one bowl with just a whisk.

Easy Pear Cake Recipe - a homemade easy dessert cake recipe that turns out rich and moist.  The easiest cake you can make from scratch!

Easy Pear Cake

This Easy Pear Cake recipe is probably one of the simplest cakes to make.  It's a very rich and moist cake with a delightful caramel-like topping.  Seriously, all you have to do is mix up these ingredients and throw this easy pear cake in the oven, and you'll have a delicious, guest-worthy dessert.

 

Easy Pear Cake Recipe - a homemade easy dessert cake recipe that turns out rich and moist.  The easiest cake you can make from scratch!

Easy Pear Cake Recipe - a homemade easy dessert cake recipe that turns out rich and moist.  The easiest cake you can make from scratch!

Easy Pear Cake Recipe

Easy Pear Cake Recipe - a homemade easy dessert cake recipe that turns out rich and moist. The easiest cake you can make from scratch!

Easy Pear Cake Recipe

Easy Pear Cake Recipe - Very rich and moist pear cake that's super simple to whip up, all in one bowl with just a whisk.
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 8 -12
Calories:
Author: The Gracious Wife
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Ingredients

Cake:

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2-3 cans sliced pears drained

Topping:

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup milk

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add ingredients one at a time in the order listed above. Stir after each ingredient addition. I used a whisk, but a rubber spatula or plain old spoon would work just as well.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9"x13" baking dish.
  • Bake at 350° for 45 minutes and remove.
  • In a saucepan, mix all of the topping ingredients. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Pour topping mixture over cake evenly.
  • Place cake back in the 350° oven for an additional 5 minutes.
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  1. Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says

    June 26, 2015 at 10:29 am

    Thi sis the moistest cake I have ever played eyes on, love the pear flavor, must taste fabulous!

    Reply
  2. Kimberly HORNOR says

    April 21, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    The pear cake came out great. It was,a hit wirh the family.

    Reply
  3. Patricia Jane says

    October 03, 2020 at 8:16 am

    I live in the UK so don't use cups in recipes. Can someone please translate for me, also are American and Australian cup amounts identical? This recipe looks delicious so I'd like to get it right.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 04, 2020 at 11:55 am

      No, Australian and American cup amounts are slightly different, but close. I've translated to grams as closely as I can. However, I haven't tried the recipe measuring this way, so I can't guarantee the results. Please let me know how it goes if you try it!

      200g granulated sugar
      200g brown sugar
      3 eggs beaten
      227g butter (melted)
      2 teaspoons vanilla extract
      375g flour
      2 teaspoons cinnamon
      1 teaspoon baking soda
      1/4 teaspoon salt
      2 cans (425g each) sliced pears, drained.

      Reply
  4. Tania says

    May 01, 2021 at 9:02 am

    This cake is so easy and is so awesome. My mom loves it and I make it for her all the time. She does not like sharing it though 😀
    Great Recipe !

    Reply
  5. María D says

    May 30, 2021 at 8:19 pm

    I made it yesterday and everyone like it. I just use 1/2 cup of butter and turn out very well and I’m not a baker at all. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  6. Laura says

    May 28, 2022 at 11:14 am

    Anyone know what size cans of pears?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      May 28, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      Sorry, this is an older recipe when I wasn't great at writing them yet, and hasn't been updated. The cake is delicious. I just wasn't a great writer. 😆 Anyway, just your "average size" cans, 15 ounces.

      Reply
      • Alice Marshall says

        February 19, 2023 at 8:26 pm

        Can I use fresh pears sliced for this recipe? Please let me know would like to make it tomorrow Thank you Alice

        Reply
        • Michelle says

          February 19, 2023 at 10:21 pm

          It would probably work. However canned pears are usually a little softer, in my experience and this might affect the overall texture.

          Reply

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