Best 4 Pear Crumb Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Pear Crumb Cake, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of autumn's harvest. This delectable cake features a moist and tender crumb, perfectly complementing the sweet and juicy pears nestled within its layers. The streusel topping, a harmonious blend of oats, flour, butter, and sugar, adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that elevates the cake to a new level of indulgence. Each bite is a journey through a tapestry of textures and flavors, leaving you craving more.

In addition to the Pear Crumb Cake, our article also presents a tantalizing collection of irresistible cake recipes that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Embark on a culinary adventure with our selection of recipes, including the classic Vanilla Bean Pound Cake, the decadent Chocolate Ganache Cake, the zesty Lemon Blueberry Cake, and the aromatic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Each recipe is crafted with care and attention to detail, ensuring a delightful baking experience and an unforgettable taste sensation. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes are designed to guide you effortlessly through the process, allowing you to create stunning and delicious cakes that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GLUTEN-FREE PEAR-CRANBERRY CRUMB CAKE



Gluten-Free Pear-Cranberry Crumb Cake image

Provided by Silvana Nardone

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons Gluten-Free Flour Blend, recipe follows
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup Gluten-Free Flour Blend, recipe follows
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup finely ground coconut sugar
1/2 cup unflavored coconut oil or non-hydrogenated canola oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 pear, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup fresh cranberries
3 cups (435 grams) white rice flour
1 1/2 cups (187 grams) tapioca flour
3/4 cup (123 grams) potato starch
1 tablespoon (8 grams) xanthan gum
1 1/2 teaspoons (5 grams) salt

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.

CRUMB CAKE WITH PEAR PRESERVES



CRUMB CAKE WITH PEAR PRESERVES image

Categories     Duck

Number Of Ingredients 17

Streusel
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced, plus more for greasing
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup pear preserves (4 ounces)
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • MAKE THE STREUSEL Preheat the oven to 350° and butter a 9-inch square metal baking pan. In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar with the flour, cinnamon and salt. Add the 4 tablespoons of diced butter and, using your fingers, pinch it into the dry ingredients until evenly moistened, then press the mixture into clumps. Refrigerate the streusel until chilled, about 15 minutes. MEANWHILE, MAKE THE CAKE In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter with the granulated sugar at medium speed until fluffy, 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Scrape down the side of the bowl, then beat in the dry ingredients and milk in 3 alternating batches, starting and ending with the dry ingredients, until just incorporated. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it in an even layer. Dollop the pear preserves evenly in the batter and sprinkle the streusel evenly on top. Bake for about 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. (Some of the streusel will sink into the cake.) Transfer the pan to a rack and let the cake cool completely, about 1 hour. Dust with confectioners' sugar, cut into squares and serve.

PEAR CRUMB CAKE



PEAR CRUMB CAKE image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Winter

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the pears:
1 tablespoon/14 grams unsalted butter
1 tablespoon/15 milliliters honey
2 small or 1 1/2 large pears, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon/5 milliliters fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
Pinch of salt
For the crumb topping:
1 ⅓ cups/165 grams all-purpose flour
⅓ cup/65 grams dark brown sugar, lightly packed
⅓ cup/65 grams light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 teaspoon/8 grams ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon/2 grams ground allspice
¼ teaspoon/1 gram fine sea salt
1 stick/113 grams unsalted butter, melted
For the cake:
½ cup plus 1 tablespoon/133 milliliters sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon/15 milliliters vanilla extract
1 ½ cups/185 grams all-purpose flour
¾ cup/150 grams granulated sugar
¾ teaspoon/3 grams baking soda
¾ teaspoon/2 grams baking powder
½ teaspoon/3 grams fine sea salt
1 stick/113 grams softened unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch cake pan; line with parchment paper and butter the paper. In a skillet, melt butter and honey. Add pears, lemons juice, nutmeg, zest and salt and sauté until the pears are just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool. For the topping, whisk together flour, sugars, spices and salt in a bowl. Pour in the melted butter and stir until crumbs form. Whisk together sour cream, eggs and vanilla. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add softened butter and beat for 10 seconds to combine. Beat in egg mixture, continuing to beat until very smooth. Pour batter into pan and top with the pear slices, spreading them out evenly (if there is liquid in the pan with the pears, don't add it). Use your fingers to squeeze together large crumbs from the topping and scatter evenly on top of pears. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, until the cake is s

PEAR CRUMB CAKE



Pear Crumb Cake image

When it comes to crumb cake, the cake itself is often an afterthought, with all the attention going to the moist brown-sugar crumbles on top. Not so here. This recipe, based on a sour cream pound cake, has a velvety texture and buttery flavor that's good enough to stand on its own. Of course, the thick pile of large crumbs only sweetens the deal, as does the juicy layer of honey and lemon-spiked pears in between the cake and crumbs. You can bake this cake a day or two ahead; keep it loosely wrapped at room temperature (the refrigerator will make the crumbs soggy). And if you don't like pears, feel free to substitute about a cup of any gently cooked fruit you do like - apples, fuyu persimmon, pineapple, blueberries, grapes, even leftover cranberry sauce - will all work nicely.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, snack, cakes, dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon/14 grams unsalted butter
1 tablespoon/15 milliliters honey
2 small or 1 1/2 large pears, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon/5 milliliters fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Pinch of salt
1 1/3 cups/165 grams all-purpose flour
1/3 cup/65 grams dark brown sugar, lightly packed
1/3 cup/65 grams light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 teaspoon/8 grams ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon/2 grams ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon/1 gram fine sea salt
1 stick/113 grams unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon/133 milliliters sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon/15 milliliters vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups/185 grams all-purpose flour
3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon/3 grams baking soda
3/4 teaspoon/2 grams baking powder
1/2 teaspoon/3 grams fine sea salt
1 stick/113 grams softened unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch cake pan; line with parchment paper and butter the paper.
  • In a skillet, melt butter and honey. Add pears, lemons juice, nutmeg, zest and salt and sauté until the pears are just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool.
  • For the topping, whisk together flour, sugars, spices and salt in a bowl. Pour in the melted butter and stir until crumbs form.
  • Whisk together sour cream, eggs and vanilla. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add softened butter and beat for 10 seconds to combine. Beat in egg mixture, continuing to beat until very smooth.
  • Pour batter into pan and top with the pear slices, spreading them out evenly (if there is liquid in the pan with the pears, don't add it). Use your fingers to squeeze together large crumbs from the topping and scatter evenly on top of pears.
  • Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, until the cake is set and the center springs back when very gently pressed with a finger. A cake tester may come out with crumbs attached, but it shouldn't be wet. Transfer cake to a wire rack and cool completely, at least 2 hours before serving. Cake can be made a day ahead.

Tips:

  • Use ripe pears: For the best flavor, use ripe but firm pears. Avoid pears that are too soft or bruised.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use cold butter for the crumb topping: Cold butter will help to create a more crumbly topping.
  • 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 develop and the cake to set.

Conclusion:

Pear crumb cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and juicy pears, crunchy crumb topping, and moist cake, 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 pear crumb cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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