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Caramel Pear Walnut Cake
Studded with juicy pears, topped with a rich and sticky caramel sauce with toasted walnuts, and featuring a wonderfully moist and tender crumb, this Caramel Pear Walnut Cake is mouthwateringly delicious!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 587 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large very ripe pear , mashed
- 1 large very ripe pear , cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- For the Caramel Walnut Topping:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and generously grease a 9-inch springform.
- Spread the copped walnuts out on a lined baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside for later.In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, eggs, butter, mashed pear, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture. Stir in the diced pear.
- Pour the batter into the springform and bake for just 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- For the Caramel Walnut Topping:Five minutes before the cake is done, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Add the walnuts and boil for another 3-4 minutes. Pour the topping over the hot cake. Let the cake sit for 5 minutes before removing the sides of the springform.Best served warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
776IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 776IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.