Brown Sugar Pear Mascarpone Cake
Brown Sugar Pear Mascarpone Cake is a delectable dessert that beautifully marries the rich flavors of caramelized pears with creamy mascarpone frosting. This easy-to-make cake envelops each bite in warmth, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With its stunning presentation and delightful taste, it’s bound to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 ripe pears, diced
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Gently fold in the diced pears.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before whipping mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and spreading it on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg