Lori Taylor is the Founder & CEO of The Produce Moms. For ten years she sold fresh produce to over 300 grocery stores throughout the United States, and today she is fully focused on working with the produce supply chain, media, and government to increase fresh produce access & consumption in the US and around the globe.
If you are a fan of fresh pears, you are going to love this Pear Bundt Cake made with fresh anjous pears. While this recipe is simple and includes a store bought buttercream icing, the taste is simply extraordinary. This bundt cake is a wonderful dessert that the kids are going to love thanks to the addition of the sprinkles!
Ingredients
– All-purpose flour – Baking powder – Cinnamon – Nutmeg – Baking soda – Kosher salt – Butter – Dark brown sugar – Cane sugar – Large eggs – Vanilla extract – Buttermilk – Green or red anjous pears – Buttercream icing
How to Make a Pear Bundt Cake
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease and flour (or use a baking spray with flour in it) a 10-inch fluted tube pan or 10-cup bundt cake pan. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
How to Make a Pear Bundt Cake
Step 3: Next, beat the butter in a separate bowl (of a stand mixer or hand mixer) on medium speed for about 25-30 seconds. Add in both sugars. Then, mix on medium for another 25-30 seconds. Scrape down all sides of the bowl, then increase speed to medium-high, and mix for approximately 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
How to Make a Pear Bundt Cake
Step 4: One at a time, add the eggs while beating for 45 seconds for each egg. Mix in vanilla extract and beset for another 15 seconds.
How to Make a Pear Bundt Cake
Step 5: Alternately, add in the flour mixture and the buttermilk, mixing until just combined after each addition.
How to Make a Pear Bundt Cake
Step 6: Next, spoon the mixture into the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle the chopped pears as you go. Then using a butter knife, gently swirl the layers together. Make sure to smooth the top evenly.
How to Make a Pear Bundt Cake
Step 7: Tap the bundt pan gently a few times to settle the batter, then bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
How to Make a Pear Bundt Cake
Step 8: Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
How to Make a Pear Bundt Cake
Step 9: Spread the buttercream icing on the bundt cake as desired and add sprinkles!