Indulge in the tantalizing Cranberry Pear Cake, a delectable treat that harmoniously blends the tartness of cranberries and the sweetness of pears. This culinary masterpiece is not just a cake; it's an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With three variations to choose from - classic, cream cheese, and streusel - this recipe offers a delightful journey for every palate. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the classic version, the richness of the cream cheese filling, or the irresistible crunch of the streusel topping, this Cranberry Pear Cake is sure to become a cherished favorite. Each variation offers a unique experience, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APPLE, PEAR, AND CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE
Provided by Jeff Hertzberg, M.D.
Categories Cake Dessert Thanksgiving Wheat/Gluten-Free Cranberry Apple Pear
Yield Makes 1 Coffee Cake
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the topping:
- Combine all streusel ingredients in a bowl and mix until the butter is incorporated. Do not overmix-you want a crumbly texture. Set aside.
- Assemble the cake:
- Grease an 8- inch round spring-form pan with butter. Set aside.
- Toss the apples, pear, brown sugar, and zest together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Dust the surface of the refrigerated dough with flour and cut off a 1-pound (grapefruit-size) piece. Divide the dough in two equal pieces, dust with more flour and quickly shape them into rough balls.
- Press the first piece of dough into the spring-form pan.
- Top with half of the apple and pear mixture, then sprinkle half of the streusel topping over it. Repeat with the next layer of dough, apple and pear mixture, and streusel.
- Allow the cake to rest for 60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the cake in the middle of the oven for 55 minutes.
- Allow to sit for about 15 minutes, then remove it from the spring-form pan.
- Allow to cool before serving.
CRANBERRY PEAR CAKE
If you want a change-of-pace cake that's full of fall flavors, try this pairing of cranberries and pears. The nutty filling and glaze topping elevate it from a coffee cake to a special dessert. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, cranberries and apple pie spice; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream just until combined. Fold in pears. , Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with half of the pecan mixture; top with remaining batter and pecan mixture. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, whisk the glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PEAR-CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Serve a scoop of Spice Ice Cream alongside this upside-down cake for a delicious fall dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 10-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine 6 tablespoons butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar in a medium skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until melted and thoroughly combined, about 6 minutes. Pour into a 10-by-2-inch professional round cake pan.
- Peel pears, core, and slice into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Coat with lemon juice, and arrange on top of brown-sugar mixture in a spiral pattern around edge of pan. Fan out slices in center. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cranberries over pears, and set aside.
- Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger together in a medium bowl, and set aside. Combine remaining 6 tablespoons of butter with remaining cup brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer, and beat until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add milk alternately with flour mixture, beginning and ending with four; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cranberries; pour over fruit in pan. Bake until a tester inserted in the center of cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around edges and invert onto a serving platter. Serve with spice ice cream.
CRANBERRY-PEAR COFFEE CAKE
This is my favorite cake to make for last-minute occasions. I also make it to give to friends because it always turns out just right, and it's made with ingredients I normally have on hand. -Beverly Lovegrove, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the pear, cranberries and orange zest., Transfer to a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray and dusted with flour. Combine brown sugar and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PEAR CRANBERRY CAKE
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Cake Milk/Cream Mixer Egg Fruit Dessert Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Cranberry Pear Fall Cinnamon Potluck Boil Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Beat together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla with an electric mixer until combined well.
- At low speed, mix in pears and cranberries, then mix in flour mixture until incorporated.
- Spoon batter into pan.
- Bake until a wooden pick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Cool in pan 30 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and cool completely.
- Make glaze:
- Bring cream, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, cinnamon sticks, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, then simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Cool glaze 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks, then pour glaze over cake, letting some drip down sides.
CRANBERRY PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
This lovely cake is excellent served with coffee.
Provided by Suzy
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Upside-Down Cake
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 2 quart baking dish or one 10-inch round cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour and spread caramel topping to cover bottom of dish. Sprinkle pecans around the outer edge of caramel topping to make a 1-inch border, reserve 1 tablespoon of pecans.
- Spoon reserved 1 tablespoon pecans over center of dish. Cut pears into 1/4 inch slices; arrange over caramel topping and pecans with small ends toward center.
- In medium bowl, combine bread mix, water, oil and egg. Stir with spoon until mix is moistened. Pour batter slowly over pears and pecans; carefully spread to cover.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Loosen cake from sides of pan and invert onto serving plate leaving pan over cake for 1 minute. Carefully remove pan. If any topping remains in pan, spoon over cake. Cool for 30 minutes; top with ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 224.3 mg, Sugar 20 g
GLUTEN-FREE PEAR-CRANBERRY CRUMB CAKE
Steps:
- For the crumble: In a small bowl, stir together the pecans, sugar, chocolate chips, gluten-free flour blend and cinnamon.
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9-inch springform pan or round cake pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth. Beat in the oil and vanilla. Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture until combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, top with the pear, cranberries and crumble mixture. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan set on a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch, xanthan gum and salt.
CRANBERRY-PEAR CAKE BARS
Sweet pears and an orange-scented crumb balance tart cranberries, making this cake delicious as an afternoon snack or as a dessert with whipped cream.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes 18
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with butter. Line bottom and two sides with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on sides; butter paper, and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and zest until smooth. Add flour mixture; mix just until moistened (do not overmix). Fold in pears, cranberries, and walnuts.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely in pan set on a rack. Using parchment overhang, lift cake from pan, and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 18 squares; serve with whipped cream, if desired.
PEAR-CRANBERRY GINGERBREAD CAKE
I love the warm, spicy flavors and festive fall fruits in this upside-down gingerbread cake. It's simple enough to whip up for lunch boxes, but also has a place at any holiday buffet. -Christina Metke, Calgary, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pour 1/4 cup melted butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 1/3 cup brown sugar. Arrange pears and cranberries in a single layer over brown sugar., In a small bowl, beat the brewed tea, sugar, molasses, egg and remaining butter and brown sugar until well blended. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually beat into tea mixture until blended., Spoon over pears. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PEAR-CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE
"My daughter and I enjoy this tender cake for brunch on the Saturday mornings we spend at home," writes Patricia Clack of Lake Forest, California. A delightful hint of orange from the quick bread mix blends the other fruit flavors and is simple treat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare bread mix according to package directions; pour batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle pears with lemon juice; arrange over batter., In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears. , Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts :
ANN'S CRANBERRY-PEAR CAKE
Make and share this Ann's Cranberry-Pear Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Camerons
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Let the butter and eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl beat butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time; beating on medium to high speed for 6 minutes total.
- Add vanilla then eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition and scraping the bowl often.
- Beat in milk. Gradually add flour mixture.
- Fold in pears and cranberries.
- Spoon batter into a greased and floured 13x9x2" baking pan evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes.
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients: Before you start baking, measure and prep all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
- Use fresh, ripe fruit: The quality of your fruit will greatly impact the flavor of your cake. Choose fruit that is ripe and in season.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that your cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This cranberry pear cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tart cranberries and sweet pears creates a unique and flavorful cake that is sure to be a hit with everyone. With its moist texture and crumbly topping, this cake is sure to be a favorite. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cranberry pear cake a try.
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