Easy Pear Loaf Cake
This Pear Loaf Cake is soft, buttery and layered in cinnamon sugar. It’s a cozy Fall recipe the whole family will love. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoy with a hot cup of coffee.
Original Post: October 2021 | Post Updated: September 2025
Similar to my Apple Pumpkin Bread, this recipe was inspired by the quick breads I used to make from the Women’s Day magazines my dad used to buy me. One of the best things about quick breads is their simplicity- no yeast or kneading. Just mix, pour and bake.
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Why this recipe works
- Just like with my Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, Strawberry Zucchini Bread and my Gluten-Free Zucchini Banana Bread, your house will smell amazing when baking!
- This recipe is toddler approved!
- Easy to make and can be a light snack or served as a dessert.
Ingredients needed for this Pear Loaf Recipe
- Peeled pears. I had an abundant supply of Asian pears but Bartlett and Bosc work too.
- Brown sugar.
- White sugar.
- Butter.
- Cinnamon.
- Salt.
- Baking powder.
- All purpose flour.
- Eggs.
- Milk. Use 2% or whole milk.
- Vanilla.
How to make this Pear Loaf Cake
Step One: Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F. Line your loaf pan with buttered/greased parchment paper
Step Two: Toss the sliced pears with the cinnamon and 1/4 cup of the brown sugar
Step Three: In a mixer, cream the butter and add the remaining sugar. Mix the vanilla and milk.
Step Four: In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients. Whisk to combine and gently add it to the wet ingredients.
Step Five: Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, then add half of the pear mixture and then repeat with the adding the second layer of batter, then pears. Bake for 60-70 min or until the middle comes out clean on a toothpick.
Storing and reheating
Store leftover pear quick bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
Helpful tips for this Pear Loaf Bread
- Quick breads generally take 60-70 minutes to bake. Test for doneness by sticking a toothpick in the middle, if it comes out clean it’s done.
- Some ovens run hot, check on it about 30 minutes in to see if it’s browning too quickly. Tent foil over it loosely to prevent burning. You will need to increase the baking time if using foil.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Let the pear loaf cool before slicing.
Serving suggestions
- Serve warm like my Vegan Banana Lavender Bread and with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey.
- Try it as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, greek yogurt or whipped cream on top.
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Serve as a part of a brunch spread or enjoy as a light snack with a cup of coffee.
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Easy Pear Loaf Cake
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peeled pears
- 1/2 cup brown sugar divided
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 350 degrees F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Toss the sliced pears with the cinnamon and 1/4 cup of the brown sugar.
- In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients and gently whisk to combine.
- In a mixer, cream the butter and add the remaining sugar. Mix and the vanilla and milk. Slowly add the dry ingredients.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, the add half of the pear mixture and then repeat with the adding the second layer of batter, then pears.
- Bake for 60-70 min or until the middle comes out clean on a toothpick.
Notes
- Quick breads generally take 60-70 minutes to bake. Test for doneness by sticking a toothpick in the middle, if it comes out clean it’s done.
- Some ovens run hot, check on it about 30 minutes in to see if it’s browning too quickly. Tent foil over it loosely to prevent burning. You will need to increase the baking time if using foil.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Let the pear loaf cool before slicing.
Nutrition
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