Ingredients
1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp baking soda
½ tsp fine salt
2–3 ripe pears (about 400–500 g)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
¼ cup (60 ml) milk or buttermilk
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and get a 9-inch round pan ready by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment. Brown the butter by melting it over medium heat for 6 8 minutes until it’s amber and fragrant, stirring to avoid burning. If you’re making a vegan version, use the same method with plant-based butter.
2-Next, prepare your pears by selecting ripe but firm ones. Peel, core, and thinly slice 2 3 pears (about 400 500 g), then toss them with lemon juice, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and ½ 1 tsp cinnamon to keep them from browning and add flavor. This easy Brown Butter Pear Cake recipe ensures even beginners can create something amazing.
3-In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp fine salt. If you’re using whole-wheat flour, you might need to add a bit more liquid. For more tips on baking, visit this guide.
4-In a large bowl, mix the slightly cooled browned butter with 1 cup sugar until glossy, then add the two eggs one at a time. Stir in ¼ cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla, and any vegan swaps if needed. Gently fold in the dry mix and half the pears, then pour into your pan and arrange the rest of the pears on top for a nice look.
5-Bake for 40 50 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness. Once done, cool the cake in the pan for 15 20 minutes before removing it. This Brown Butter Pear Cake is a versatile Pear Dessert that you can customize easily.
Notes
🍐 Choose firm pears like Bosc that hold their shape well during baking – they won’t become mushy and will maintain their beautiful presentation
🌡️ Let the cake cool in the pan for exactly 10 minutes before flipping – any less and the caramel won’t set properly, any more and it will stick to the pan
⏰ This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together and the cake becomes more moist, making it perfect for making ahead for gatherings
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cooling Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
