Description
This Easy Italian Pear Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the richness of mascarpone with the sweetness of ripe pears, creating a moist and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup + 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch (43 grams in total)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone (room temperature)
- 2½ tablespoons vegetable oil (I use corn or sunflower oil)
- 2 medium pears (room temperature)*
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the mascarpone and vegetable oil to the egg mixture, mixing until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Peel and slice the pears, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth it out.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure the pears are ripe but firm for the best texture in the cake. Let ingredients come to room temperature for optimal mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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