Pear Walnut Coffee Cake
Learn how to make a pear walnut coffee cake. This heavenly delight combines pears' sweet, tender juiciness with the delightful crunch of walnuts, all wrapped in a moist, rich cake with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It perfectly accompanies your morning coffee or a lovely afternoon indulgence.
Yield
8 servingsPrep
25 minCook
45 minReady
70 min
Why do pears and walnuts work so well together?
Well, it's a match made in culinary heaven! The sweet, juicy pear and the rich, earthy walnut complement each other like a well-rehearsed dance.
The pear's sweetness is a perfect foil for the walnut's slight bitterness, while the walnut's crunch contrasts with the pear's tender flesh.
Plus, they're both packed with nutrients, making this duo delicious and nutritious.
So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy snack, reach for a pear and walnut combo and let your taste buds do the tango!
Why is there no coffee listed in the ingredients of coffee cake?
It's like how they call it a "hot dog," but it's not made from a canine that's feeling feverish.
The same goes for coffee cake. It's not made with coffee, but it's meant to be enjoyed alongside a cup of that delicious, caffeinated goodness.
It's like a cakey sidekick to your coffee's superhero, always there to lend a sweet, crumbly hand.
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | cup |
butter
|
|
| ½ | cup |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
|
|
| 1 | cup |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
baking powder
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
baking soda
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ½ | cup |
sour cream
|
|
| 1 ½ | cups |
pears
peeled, cored, diced |
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
vanilla extract
|
|
| Nut topping | |||
| ½ | cup |
brown sugar
|
*
|
| ¾ | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
butter
softened |
|
| ½ | cup |
walnuts
chopped |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 118 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
|
|
| 237 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
baking powder
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
baking soda
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 118 | ml |
sour cream
|
|
| 355 | ml |
pears
peeled, cored, diced |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
vanilla extract
|
|
| Nut topping | |||
| 118 | ml |
brown sugar
|
*
|
| 3.8 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
butter
softened |
|
| 118 | ml |
walnuts
chopped |
|
Directions
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in vanilla, then egg.
Beat until smooth.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream.
Mix just to blend after each addition.
Fold in pears.
Spread in an 8-inch (20 cm) greased square pan.
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon and the soft butter until well combined.
Stir in the chopped walnuts.
Sprinkle the nut topping evenly over the cake.
Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is well-browned and a toothpick or skewer comes out clean.
Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
