Spiced Pear Bundt Cake with Hazelnuts
This Spiced Pear Bundt Cake with Hazelnuts is a moist and aromatic dessert packed with tender pears, warm spices, and crunchy hazelnuts. Perfect for cozy gatherings or seasonal baking, this cake delivers a soft crumb, rich flavor, and a comforting balance of sweetness and spice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe pears, peeled and diced
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ cup butter (melted) or oil
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup milk or yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup hazelnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and lightly flour a Bundt pan. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter (or oil). Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. - Combine Batter:
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with milk or yogurt. Mix until smooth. - Fold Add-ins:
Gently fold in diced pears and chopped hazelnuts. - Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. - Cool:
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use firm pears to maintain texture during baking.Do not overmix to keep the cake light and tender.Grease the Bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.Flavor deepens after a few hours or the next day.
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