Easy Italian Pear Cake (Torta alle Pere)

 

Easy Italian Pear Cake (Torta alle Pere)

Description

Easy Italian Pear Cake, a simple moist dessert, breakfast or served as an afternoon tea cake. Made with creamy yogurt and fresh pears. Your new family light cake favorite, Pear Cake.

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Ingredients

·         3 large peeled, firm ripe pears,  (Bosc or Barlett), cut into pieces

·         2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour

·         3 teaspoons (14 grams) baking powder

·         3/4 teaspoon (pinch) kosher salt

·         1 1/4 Cup (200 grams) granulated sugar

·         1 cup whole milk yogurt

·         1/2 cup (57 grams) butter, melted and cooled

·         2 large eggs

·         1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) vanilla extract

·         Confectioner sugar for dusting

·         freshly whipped heavy cream, if desired 

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Instructions

1.        Line a 9.5 inch round baking pan with parchment paper, or spray with cooking spray

2.        Preheat oven at 350 degrees F

3.        In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, whip the sugar and eggs until you obtain a creamy and fluffy texture.

4.        Stir in the yogurt, butter, and vanilla extract. Use a fork or spatula to combine until smooth (not the electric mixer)

5.        In a separated bowl mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.

6.        Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until well combined. Add the pears and mix gently. Place the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes.

7.        Cool and dust cake with confectioner sugar. If desired, serve with freshly whipped cream