Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Easy Italian Pear Cake, featuring a tender and moist texture complemented by the sweet aroma of ripe pears. Perfect for dessert or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup + 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 2½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium pears
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the mascarpone and vegetable oil to the egg mixture, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chop the pears into small chunks and gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Make sure your pears are ripe but firm for the best texture in the cake. You can also serve this cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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