Best 5 Sour Cream Pear Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing sour cream pear cake, a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors. This delectable cake is characterized by its moist and tender crumb, generously studded with juicy pear slices and enhanced by the richness of sour cream. The harmonious blend of flavors and textures makes this cake an irresistible treat.

The recipe section provides a comprehensive guide to creating this culinary masterpiece, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Discover the secrets behind achieving a moist and tender crumb, the art of incorporating juicy pear slices, and the technique for infusing the cake with the tangy goodness of sour cream. Additional tips and variations offer endless possibilities for customization, allowing you to tailor the cake to your unique preferences.

Explore the variations section for a wealth of ideas to transform this classic cake into a personalized delight. Create a gluten-free version using alternative flours, add a nutty twist with walnuts or pecans, or elevate the flavors with a sprinkle of aromatic spices. The possibilities are endless, encouraging you to experiment and create a cake that reflects your culinary creativity.

This article is your ultimate resource for crafting an exceptional sour cream pear cake. With its detailed instructions, helpful tips, and inspiring variations, you'll be able to impress your loved ones with this delectable treat. Embark on this culinary journey and experience the joy of creating a cake that is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor.

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

SOUR CREAM PEAR CAKE



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Fresh pears are abounding, especially on my trees! Why not use some in a very moist fresh pear cake that everyone will love! I took this to a party last night and everyone was asking for the recipe as it was disappearing fast from the plate. Perfect as a coffee cake too!

Provided by rita

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
3 ½ cups cake flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, softened
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups sour cream
3 medium pears, cored and finely chopped
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously butter a 9 inch Bundt or tube pan. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar into the pan, and tilt to coat the buttered surface. Shake out the excess.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla and sour cream, mixing just until blended. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until fully incorporated. Fold in the chopped pears using a rubber spatula.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and pecans. Spoon 1/3 of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the pecan mixture. Repeat layers two more times, ending with the pecan mixture on top.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top of the cake springs back when lightly pressed, or a knife inserted into the crown comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then run a knife around the outside edge of the cake. Carefully invert onto a cooling rack. If the cake won't come out of the pan, tap it firmly with a knife on the bottom and sides of the pan. Set aside to cool completely.
  • When cool, transfer the cake to a serving plate using two spatulas. Drizzle with the caramel ice cream topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.4 calories, Carbohydrate 88.6 g, Cholesterol 105.7 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 443.8 mg, Sugar 40.4 g

WALNUT-PEAR SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE



Walnut-Pear Sour Cream Coffee Cake image

I made this prize winning cake this morning and I just loved it. I substituted Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Pastry Flour for the all purpose flour and I used soy sour cream and vegan margarine instead any dairy products. The flavor is very nice and nutty. It would go great with a cup of grain beverage coffee. I got this recipe from a Better Homes & Gardens mini-book called the Best of Hometown Cooking. This tasted much better after sitting in the fridge overnight.

Provided by Chef Joey Z.

Categories     Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 medium pears, peeled, cored and sliced (2 cups)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 organic eggs
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350'F.
  • Grease a 9" spring form pan or a 9x9x2 inch baking pan; set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • For the topping: In another small bowl, cut the 1/4 cup butter into 1/3 cup flour until crumbly. Stir in 1/4 cup of the nut mixture.
  • Toss the pear slices with the lemon juice and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups flour, the baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl beat the 1/2 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in the granulated sugar and vanilla.
  • Add one egg at a time beating after each addition. Alternately add the flour mixture with the sour cream to egg mixture.
  • Beat on low speed after each addition until combined.
  • Spread two thirds of the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the reserved nut mixture. Layer the pear slices on top. Gently spread remaining batter over pears.
  • Sprinkle with reserved topping.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes on a wire rack. If using remove the sides from your spring form pan and cool for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Bon Appetit!

PEAR CAKE WITH SOUR CREAM TOPPING



Pear Cake with Sour Cream Topping image

This is a great way to combine bread and fruit for an all-in-one breakfast. The cake is very tasty and the unique topping is simply delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drained
TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and lemon zest; mix well. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Spread batter into a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Slice pear halves; arrange slices in rows on top of batter. Mix topping ingredients until smooth; spread over pears. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WALNUT-PEAR SOUR CREAM CAKE



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Make and share this Walnut-Pear Sour Cream Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup broken walnuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1/2 cup broken walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, add 1/3 cup flour.
  • Cut in butter with pastry blender until the consistancy of coarse crumbs.
  • Add 3/4 cup of the walnut mixture and stir to combine.
  • Set walnut mixture and crumb mixture aside.
  • In a bowl, toss pears with lemon juice; set aside.
  • In another bowl mix together 1 3/4 cup flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In yet another bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter on medium speed of an electric mixer for 30 seconds.
  • Beat in sugar and vanilla.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition until well mixed.
  • Alternately add the flour mixture and the sour cream to egg mixture.
  • Beat on low speed after each addition until combined.
  • Spread two-thirds of batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  • Sprinkle with reserved walnut mixture.
  • Layer pears evenly over walnut mixture.
  • Spread remaining batter over pears.
  • Sprinkle with crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cup walnuts.
  • Bake 45-50 minutes longer or until tests done.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the sides of the pan.
  • Remove side of springform pan.
  • Cool for 1 hour.

SOUR CREAM PEAR CAKE W/PECAN SRREUSEL



Sour Cream Pear Cake w/Pecan Srreusel image

I've been wanting to cook more with pears so when I saw this recipe on bake or break.com,I knew I waned to make it.It looks so good and simple to make. Can't wait to try it! I would serve this as a coffeecake but I'm sure it's delicious anytime!

Provided by Leanne D.

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 19

FOR THE STREUSEL
3/4 c coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 c flour
1/4 c packed light brown sugar
2 t.unsalted butter,melted
1/4 t. ground cinnamon
FOR THE CAKE
1 c flour
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. ground nutmeg
1/4 t. salt
2/3 c sugar
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c oil
1 large egg
1 t. vanilla
1 medium pear,peeled,cored and chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan. To make the streusel, place all streusel ingredients in a small bowl. Mix until combined. Set aside. To make the cake, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside. Whisk together sugar, sour cream, oil, egg, and vanilla. Pour sugar mixture into flour mixture. Mix until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle chopped pears over the cake batter. Sprinkle streusel evenly over top of pears and batter. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until edges are browned and a pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully remove from pan* and cool completely on a wire rack.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears: Use ripe, firm pears for the best flavor and texture. Avoid pears that are too soft or bruised.
  • Use sour cream: Sour cream adds moisture and richness to the cake. It also helps to tenderize the pears.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: Preheat the oven to the desired temperature before baking the cake. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This sour cream pear cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a sweet-tart filling. The frosting is rich and creamy, and it perfectly complements the cake. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or just as a simple dessert, this sour cream pear cake is sure to be a hit.

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