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Easy Pear Nutella Cake Recipe: Moist Dessert with Fresh Garden Pears

Craving a delicious homemade dessert? Our Pear Nutella Cake is a winner, featuring fresh pears straight from the garden for unbeatable flavor. This tested recipe includes a simple step-by-step guide with photos to help you bake it effortlessly at home.

Irresistible Pear Nutella Cake Dessert

Pears and Nutella create a match made in heaven. I baked this cake last Friday when my father-in-law and brother-in-law dropped by unexpectedly. My father-in-law, who manages diabetes and rarely indulges in sweets, couldn't resist—he devoured a big slice and raved about it. Using pears from my own garden made it extra special, sending him straight to dessert paradise.

Pears evoke autumn for me, and a touch of chocolate elevates them perfectly. Pair this cake with coffee, chocolate milk, or a dollop of whipped cream. It's ideal after a long workday, for weekend treats, or as a crafting snack.

Essential Tools

Good prep makes baking a breeze. Gather these tools first:

  • Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Grater
  • Baking paper (or butter/flour for greasing)
  • 28 cm cake pan
  • Digital scale
  • Saucepan
  • Flour sieve
  • Knife for peeling and slicing pears

Prep: 10 min | Bake: 40 min | Total: 50 min
Dish: Dessert | Servings: 12 | Author: Tipsvoorjou.com

Ingredients

  • 3 Eggs, room temperature
  • 100 grams Nutella
  • 100 grams Sugar (or slightly less)
  • 200 grams Butter, room temperature
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 1 packet Baking powder
  • 400 grams Flour
  • 3-4 fresh Pears
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar
  • Apricot jam (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C.

  2. Melt butter in a saucepan.

  3. Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar until foamy (at least 5 minutes on high speed).

  4. Add melted butter, Nutella, and milk; mix well.

  5. Sift together flour and baking powder, then gently fold into batter with a spatula or whisk—do not overmix.

  6. Peel pears and slice thinly.

  7. Pour batter into prepared 28 cm pan (lined or greased). Arrange pear slices in a fan pattern on top.

  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

  9. For a glossy finish, brush with warmed apricot jam after baking.

  10. Cool in pan, then transfer to a rack.

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