If you’re looking for a simple yet elegant way to use fresh pears, this easy pear cake is the perfect recipe. Made with thinly sliced Bosc pears, a hint of lemon zest, and a light, tender batter, it bakes into a beautifully soft and naturally sweet dessert. This cake is easy to prepare and versatile enough for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon treat, making it a go-to recipe when you want something effortless yet impressive.
Invisible Pear Cake - packed with thin-sliced Bosc pears, warm vanilla, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture! The easy and perfect dessert for fall baking.
Ingredients
- 5 medium Bosc pears, mandolined
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F
- Begin by thinly slicing Bosc pears using a mandolin.
- In a medium bowl, add the granulated sugar and lemon zest, then combine until a paste forms.
- Add in the two eggs and whisk until well combined.
- Add the milk, avocado oil, vanilla extract, flour, a pinch of salt, and baking powder to the mixture, whisking until combined.
- Place your mandolined pear slices in the mixture and ensure they're well coated.
- Transfer the pear cake mixture into a parchment paper-lined bread baking pan and bake for 60 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve.
- ENJOY!
