Greek Pear Cake

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• for dusting powdered sugar
• for serving whipped cream

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
2. 2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. 3.In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. 4.Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. 5.Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and mix until just combined.
6. 6.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. 7.Arrange the sliced pears on top of the batter, pressing them down slightly.
8. 8.Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. 9.Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. 10.Dust the cake with powdered sugar, and serve with whipped cream.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightMake sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting to make the cake batter. This will ensure that the cake bakes evenly and has a light, fluffy texture.
• chevron_rightYou can use any type of pear for this recipe, but make sure they are ripe and sweet for the best flavor.
• chevron_rightIf you don't have whipped cream, you can serve the cake with a dollop of Greek yogurt instead.