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A wooden plate with a slice of pound cake sits on a pink cloth next to a bowl of whole Asian pears and another plate with a partially eaten slice of cake. Some pear slices are scattered nearby.

Easy Pear Loaf Cake

Kristina Cadelina
This Pear Loaf Cake is soft, buttery and filled with a layer of cinnamon sugar pears. Easy to make and perfectly moist- this quick bread is perfect for brunch, breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 253 kcal

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

Notes:
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.
Storing and reheating:
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
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Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 356IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Pear Loaf Cake
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