Gateau fondant aux poires : (Moist Pear Cake)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Moist Pear Cake recipe for your sweet tooth
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 -5 pears ( depending on their size )
3/4 cup flour
extra flour , for the cake pan
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk , plus
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
butter
salt
6 tablespoons butter
1 egg
3 tablespoons sugar
slivered almonds ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
281
Sugar
20g
Fat
14g
This Moist Pear Cake is a popular dessert in French cuisine. It’s perfect for a sweet treat after dinner or served with a cup of tea in the afternoon. The chunks of fresh pear give the cake a delightful texture and flavor, while the buttercream adds a rich, creamy finish to the cake. Easy to make, this cake is a delicious way to enjoy the bounty of fall.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.Peel, core, and slice the pears into thin pieces.
3.In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and pinch of salt.
4.In another bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1/3 cup milk until frothy.
5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6.Stir in 3 tbsp oil until smooth.
7.Grease a cake pan with some butter and sprinkle extra flour over it.
8.Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan.
9.Arrange the sliced pears over the batter, then pour the remaining batter over the pears.
10.Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11.Cream 6 tbsp butter and 3 tbsp sugar with an egg. Add 3 tbsp milk until smooth. Spread on top of the slightly cooled cake.
12.If desired, sprinkle some slivered almonds over the buttercream.

PROS

This cake is incredibly tender and juicy, with chunks of fresh fruit.

It’s easy to make and doesn’t require any special equipment or ingredients.

CONS

This cake can be quite sweet.
If you prefer less sweet desserts, you can reduce the amount of sugar or use less ripe pears.

It doesn’t keep well for more than a few days, so it’s best eaten fresh.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake contains pears, which are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
They can help support digestion and boost the immune system.
However, the cake also contains sugar and butter, which are high in calories and fat. This dessert should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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