Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Cranberry Pear Cake Loaf, where tart cranberries meet sweet, ripe pears for a truly magical dessert. With its tender, moist crumb and stunning swirls of color, this loaf not only tastes heavenly but also makes an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. Perfect for cozy family get-togethers or a relaxing afternoon treat alongside your favorite coffee, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup ripe pears, peeled and diced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or thawed frozen cranberries)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, diced pears, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the fresh cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown. Check doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center—it should come out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg