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Moist Pear Ginger Pound Cake Recipe with Fresh Pear Chunks Perfect for Fall

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A moist and flavorful pound cake featuring fresh pear chunks and warm ginger spice, perfect for cozy fall occasions and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110 g) packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream (can substitute Greek yogurt)
  • 2 medium fresh pears, peeled, cored, and cut into small chunks
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the sour cream until fully combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Gently fold in the fresh pear chunks and grated fresh ginger if using, being careful not to break up the pear pieces.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Use firm but ripe pears to keep chunks intact during baking.’, ‘Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly and avoid lumps.’, ‘Do not overmix after adding flour to prevent a tough cake.’, ‘If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil to prevent burning.’, ‘Cake stays moist for several days when wrapped tightly.’, ‘Gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions are possible with almond flour, coconut oil, and coconut yogurt.’, ‘Fresh grated ginger adds a sharper ginger flavor.’, ‘Check cake starting at 55 minutes as oven temperatures vary.’]

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