Description
A moist and flavorful Date and Pear Cake infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for gatherings or cozy moments with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 180g all-purpose flour (1 ½ cups)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 150g pitted dates, chopped (1 cup)
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)
- 180ml boiling water (¾ cup)
- 115g unsalted butter, softened (½ cup)
- 150g brown sugar (¾ cup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120ml whole milk (½ cup)
- 50g chopped dates (¼ cup) (optional)
- 50g chopped pears (¼ cup) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 23cm (9-inch) round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- Pour boiling water over chopped dates and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently until combined.
- Stir in softened dates and water, then fold in chopped pears.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Top with optional chopped dates and pears if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe pears for best texture and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and fluffy.
- Can be stored at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Optional toppings add both texture and presentation flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: date and pear cake, spiced pear cake, easy pear cake, moist date cake, fall dessert recipe