PEAR-SPICE BUNDT CAKE
This is a slight twist on applesauce cake, relying instead on a homemade pear sauce. The cake can be made a day ahead. Keep it at room temperature, then glaze it and garnish it with pear chips just before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes one 10-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a saucepan, spread granulated sugar in an even layer. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until sugar around edge of pan melts and begins to turn golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, slowly stir until all sugar has melted and mixture is translucent and golden.
- Add pear chunks to caramel, and stir to coat. Cook, covered, over low heat until very soft, 6 to 8 minutes, swirling pan occasionally. Using a potato masher, mash pears until they are broken down but still slightly chunky. Continue cooking, uncovered, 5 minutes more, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-inch (12-cup capacity) Bundt pan, tapping out excess. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, baking soda, pepper, and nutmeg; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, brown sugar, and honey on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined after each addition. With mixer on the lowest speed, add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with milk and beginning and ending with flour. Add reserved pear sauce and mix to combine, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Do not overmix.
- Spoon batter into prepared pan and smooth with a small offset spatula. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until cake is a deep golden brown and a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool slightly. Invert cake onto a wire rack set over a piece of parchment paper and allow to cool 10 minutes. Once cool, pour the glaze over the top, letting some drip down the sides. Alternatively, dust with confectioners' sugar. Garnish with pear chips, if using.
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Dylan Charles
[email protected]I love the way the spices in this cake complement the pears. It's a perfect fall dessert.
Julian Cruz
[email protected]This is the best pear cake I have ever had. The flavors are perfect and the cake is so moist.
christina mboya
[email protected]This cake is a labor of love, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake that will wow your friends and family.
Arslan gull
[email protected]This cake is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's sure to impress your guests.
Hawah Jeenah
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pear recipes and this one is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.
pearl obisesan
[email protected]I love that this cake is not too sweet. It's the perfect dessert to serve after a big meal.
Dinesh Crestha
[email protected]This cake is a great addition to any holiday table. It's beautiful and delicious.
Sherram Das
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.
sa rana
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the pears and spices work together.
Alashia Lewis
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this cake. The spices really complemented the pears and made the cake taste amazing.
Yusuf Legend
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a great make-ahead dessert. I often make it the day before I need it.
ummey ibra
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!
Dixita Koirala
[email protected]This cake is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm and comforting, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Effy Ssonko
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can use fresh pears from my tree.
Labib Hossan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was moist and flavorful, with a delicious crumb. My family loved it!
Haroon Tanveer
[email protected]My house smelled so amazing while this cake was baking.