Fresh Pear Cake with Crumb Topping

Close up photo of a slice of fresh pear cake.

Fresh Pear Cake with Crumb Topping

Sweet slices of fresh pears are nestled into a tender, moist cake that is lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. A crisp, buttery crumb topping makes this cake a favorite with the whole family.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 55

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 381kcal

Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

2 eggs
1-1/4 cups sugar 250 grams
½ cup butter melted
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 180 grams
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon baking powder
2 to 3 pears chopped

Crumb Topping

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter melted

Icing drizzle:

1 cup confectioners sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
¾ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick baking spray.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on medium speed until light in color and thick.
Beat in the melted butter. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract.
Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and baking powder then sift it over the batter. Stir just until there are no flour streaks in the batter.
Stir in the chopped pears. Spread the batter into the cake pan.
Combine all the ingredients for the crumb topping in a medium bowl. Stir together until you have clumps the size of peas.
Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the cake springs back when pressed lightly.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
In a small dish, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Stir until smooth then drizzle over the cake.