Best 8 Apple Or Pear Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of apple or pear cake, a classic dessert that offers a comforting and homely experience. This delectable treat, often associated with autumn's harvest, features a moist and tender crumb enveloped by a delicate crust. Whether you prefer the sweet and tangy notes of apples or the mellow and juicy taste of pears, this versatile cake promises to tantalize your taste buds. This article offers a collection of meticulously crafted recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring there's a perfect apple or pear cake for every occasion. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delightful variations of this timeless dessert, from the classic apple cake with its fragrant cinnamon spice to the gluten-free pear cake with its moist and airy texture.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE PEAR COFFEE CAKE



Apple Pear Coffee Cake image

A friend gave me this apple pear coffee cake recipe to make for a breakfast I was hosting. The pan was empty before the breakfast was over! It's one of my most-requested recipes, probably because it's a bit different. -Joanne Hoschette, Paxton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1-1/4 cups chopped peeled apples
1/2 cup chopped peeled pear
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Fold in apples and pear. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FREE-FORM APPLE OR PEAR TART



Free-Form Apple Or Pear Tart image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
3 tablespoons sugar
9 tablespoons cold butter
1 egg yolk
3 or 4 medium apples, preferably Golden Delicious, or pears, peeled, cored and very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Crème fraîche, sweetened
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt and sugar in a food processor; pulse once or twice. Cut 8 tablespoons butter into chunks, and add it and egg yolk to flour mixture. Process until butter and flour are blended, about 10 seconds. Turn mixture into a bowl, and add cold water, a tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition. After adding 3 or 4 tablespoons you should be able to gather mixture into a ball; wrap ball in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or freeze for about 15 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll or pat dough into a 10-inch circle; it can be quite crude in shape. Place it on a cookie or pizza sheet, preferably nonstick. Arrange fruit slices on top, right out to edges; make the pattern attractive, if you like. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cut remaining butter into bits, and top fruit with it.
  • Bake until crust is nicely browned and fruit is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove, and serve warm or at room temperature, with crème fraîche, whipped cream or ice cream.

PEAR AND APPLE COFFEE CAKE



Pear and Apple Coffee Cake image

The mix of apples, pears and sour cream gives this coffee cake a moist texture. -Debbie Vanni, Libertyville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium pear, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and the sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in apple and pear. Transfer to prepared pan. , For topping, combine brown sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the cinnamon in a small bowl; mix with a fork until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle over batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool slightly in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE AND PEAR BUNDT CAKE



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When pie isn't what you want and cake seems to sweet, try this tasty apple and pear bundt cake that is full of flavor. Makes a wonderful ending to a delicious dinner!

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups apples, peeled, cored and diced (Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Granny Smith, or your favorite)
1 1/2 cups pears, peeled, cored and diced
1 cup raisins
2 cups white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9" or 10" bundt pan with oil or butter.
  • Sprinkle diced apples, pears and raisins with the sugar, set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs; add the oil, vanilla and pecans.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture, mix well. Add the apples, pears and raisins.
  • Spread batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; turn out onto a wire rack and let cake fininsh cooling. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. (Tip: If you want to frost your cake, a sour cream frosting is very nice.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.8, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 320.4, Carbohydrate 115, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 70.9, Protein 10

APPLE OR PEAR CAKE



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Absolutely the most delicious, moist cake ever with a decadent topping. Very simple to make, my family just loves this!

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 cups raw diced apples or 4 cups pears
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 lb butter

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Mix all cake ingredients by hand in order given.
  • Pour in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan or springform pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes and remove.
  • Topping:.
  • In saucepan mix all ingredients and bring to a slow boil for 3 minutes.
  • Pour over cake and return to oven for 4 minutes.

HEALTHY APPLE PEAR CAKE



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I whipped this up as I had a few pears and a few apples to use up before they went bad. I didn't add any egg or butter and it came out great. Everyone loved it, I hope you do too!

Provided by brian48195

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, Chopped
1 cup milk
3 medium apples, Peeled, Cored and Chopped
3 medium pears, Peeled Cored and Chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350.
  • Spray 9 x 13 Glass Baking Dish with Pam.
  • Put first 6 ingredients in a large bowl and use a whisk to mix together.
  • Add milk and mix.
  • Stir in Pecans, Apples and Pears.
  • Pour into prepared 9 x 13 Baking Dish and spread out evenly.
  • Using your fingers sprinkle Brown Sugar on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Test with toothpick to see if it is done.
  • Let it cool for 15 minutes and then dust with powdered sugar.
  • Enjoy.

GRANDMA'S APPLE OR PEAR CAKE



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My Grandmother and Great Grandmother made this for years for family functions. It was always apple cake until my Grandmother moved into a house that had pear trees. It's fantastic with pears also.

Provided by Karen Humbert

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 c flour
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 1/4 c oil
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 c chopped pecans
3 c chopped apples or pears
2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and oil. Beat eggs and add sugar. Mix with flour mixture. Add pecans, fruit and vanilla. Bake in a bundt or tube pan for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

RAW APPLE OR PEAR CAKE



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I made this using fresh pears. It was a big hit. It stayed moist. It seems like a lot of oil but it works.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup walnuts
3 cups apples, peeled and chopped or 3 cups pears
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk (a little at time)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Bake 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 50 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Mix glaze ingredients to a runny consistency and pour over warm cake.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful apples or pears. This will ensure that your cake has the best possible flavor.
  • Peel and core the apples or pears before using them. This will make them easier to eat and will help the cake to bake evenly.
  • Toss the apples or pears with a little bit of lemon juice or vinegar. This will help to prevent them from browning.
  • Use a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. This will give the cake a lighter texture and a more nutty flavor.
  • Add a little bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger to the batter. This will give the cake a warm, autumnal flavor.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.

Conclusion:

Apple or pear cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and warm spices, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this apple or pear cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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