Description
A delightful cake that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the rich flavor of maple syrup, topped with a crunchy streusel.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 grams)
- Ripe pears: 3 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced
- Maple syrup: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100 grams), packed
- Butter: 1/2 cup (115 grams), softened
- Eggs: 2 large
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Rolled oats: 1/2 cup (45 grams)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, followed by maple syrup.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the sliced pears into the batter.
- Prepare the streusel topping by mixing oats, brown sugar, flour, and butter until crumbly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle the streusel on top, and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet pears like Bartlett or Bosc for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Maple Pear Cake, Streusel Topping, Dessert, Baking, Pear Recipe