Buttermilk Spice Cake with Pear Compote and Crème Fraîche

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Buttermilk Spice Cake with Pear Compote and Crème Fraîche
45 min.
10
363kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Buttermilk Spice Cake with Pear Compote and Crème Fraîche, a delightful vegetarian dessert that promises to brighten any occasion. Perfectly balanced between the subtle spice of ground allspice, ginger, and a hint of black pepper, this cake is a celebration of fall flavors. The addition of buttermilk lends a moist, tender crumb that contrasts beautifully with the luscious pear compote, transforming each bite into a heavenly experience.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the cake bakes to a golden crust, inviting everyone to gather around for a sweet treat. Topped with a dollop of rich crème fraîche and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, this cake is not only visually stunning but is also a delightful balance of textures and flavors that will impress your guests. The pear compote, with its juicy Bosc pears simmered to perfection, adds an elegant touch that elevates the simple cake into a sophisticated dessert.

Whether it’s a holiday celebration, a family gathering, or simply a reward for your baking efforts, this Buttermilk Spice Cake is sure to be a hit. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an achievable yet impressive treat that will leave your taste buds yearning for more. Let your culinary creativity shine with this recipe that marries the delightful sweetness of pears with the complex flavor profile of warm spices!

Ingredients

  • cup flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (scant)
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  •  bosc pear cored peeled quartered cut into 1/2-inch cubes ()
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 
  • 0.3 cup cornstarch 
  • 1.5 cups crème fraîche 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon lime zest finely grated
  • 10 servings powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • pinch salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon star anise whole
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)
  • piece vanilla pod split

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Mix sugar, lime juice, and salt in heavy large saucepan.
  2. Add pears and toss gently to coat. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until pears are just tender, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Transfer mixture to bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
  4. Preheat oven to 350F. Butter and flour 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides; line pan with round of parchment paper. Sift first 9 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until smooth. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating to blend between additions. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean and add lime peel; beat to blend. Beat in flour mixture in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk in 3 additions, scraping down bowl occasionally.
  5. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  6. Bake cake until beginning to brown on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool cake in pan on cooling rack. DO AHEAD: Cake can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.
  7. Cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Turn cake out onto rack; peel off parchment and turn right side up onto platter. Sift powdered sugar over.
  8. Cut into wedges.
  9. Serve with pear compote and dollop of crme frache.
  10. A brown, star-shaped seedpod that's available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.
  11. ** Available at most supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Nutrition Facts

Calories363kcal
Protein4.61%
Fat42.97%
Carbs52.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.89
Glycemic Load
21.75
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.109565206196%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.1mg
Catechin
0.14mg
Epigallocatechin
0.32mg
Epicatechin
2.01mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.16mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:363.48kcal
18.17%
Fat:17.79g
27.37%
Saturated Fat:10g
62.52%
Carbohydrates:48.84g
16.28%
Net Carbohydrates:46.79g
17.01%
Sugar:32.56g
36.17%
Cholesterol:83.94mg
27.98%
Sodium:215.23mg
9.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.29g
8.58%
Selenium:9.68µg
13.83%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.91%
Vitamin A:596.87IU
11.94%
Phosphorus:89.35mg
8.94%
Folate:34.8µg
8.7%
Calcium:83.63mg
8.36%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.34%
Fiber:2.05g
8.22%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.78%
Iron:0.97mg
5.38%
Potassium:163.57mg
4.67%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.46%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.39%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.34%
Copper:0.09mg
4.33%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
4.03%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.92%
Vitamin C:3.09mg
3.75%
Vitamin K:3.83µg
3.65%
Magnesium:13.68mg
3.42%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.15%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.01%
Source:Epicurious