PEAR CRUMB CAKE
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
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.
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Alfredo Aceic
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any pear lover!
Paul Mmeso Soronnadi
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best pear crumb cake I've ever had.
Mobeen Raza
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.
raphael “bigshots” lopez
[email protected]I love the combination of pears and cinnamon in this cake. It's the perfect fall dessert.
Wakapisi Chris
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The crumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.
umarfaruk jibril
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.
Tamim Tamiop
[email protected]This cake is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm, comforting, and delicious.
Valencia Parks
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I loved this cake!
Madiha Malik Official
[email protected]This cake is so good, I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Heisarthur KingArthurRsa
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for any occasion.
James Murphy
[email protected]This cake is moist and flavorful, and the crumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Beloved Tapera
[email protected]I love the combination of pears and cinnamon in this cake.
Gael Gonzalez
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to use up ripe pears.
jabir agha
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sadiyakhatun Khatun
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.
Rita Taylor
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe.
Citali Kawaykla
[email protected]This pear crumb cake is the perfect fall dessert! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that it's made with fresh pears, and the crumb topping is out of this world.