Pear Cake with Pine Nuts

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Pear Cake with Pine Nuts
135 min.
8
254kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Pear Cake with Pine Nuts, a perfect dessert that beautifully combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the rich, nutty crunch of toasted pine nuts. This vegetarian treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, making it an ideal centerpiece for any gathering or special occasion.

Imagine slicing into a moist, tender cake, revealing layers of succulent pear slices nestled within. The subtle hint of cinnamon and the zesty brightness of lemon peel elevate the flavor profile, creating a harmonious balance that will leave your guests asking for seconds. With a preparation time of just 135 minutes, this cake is surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of friends and family.

Each slice contains only 254 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence that you can savor without hesitation. The combination of all-purpose flour, low-fat milk, and fat-free sour cream ensures a light texture, while the pine nuts add a delightful crunch that complements the soft pears perfectly. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this Pear Cake with Pine Nuts is sure to become a beloved recipe in your dessert repertoire. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite dessert that celebrates the beauty of simple, wholesome ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup butter cold
  •  eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 cup milk 1% low-fat
  • cups pears peeled thinly sliced
  • tablespoons pinenuts 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup cream fat-free sour
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F.
  2. Spread pine nuts in ungreased shallow pan.
  3. Bake uncovered 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown. Cool.
  4. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt.
  5. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse meal.
  6. Remove 1/3 cup flour mixture to small bowl. Stir in cinnamon and toasted pine nuts; set aside.
  7. To remaining flour mixture in large bowl, add sour cream, milk, lemon peel, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and egg. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  8. Pour batter into cake pan. Arrange pear slices over batter.
  9. Sprinkle with reserved pine nut mixture.
  10. Bake 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories254kcal
Protein5.88%
Fat29.05%
Carbs65.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.11
Glycemic Load
25.73
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.9743478090867%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.83mg
Catechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.24mg
Epicatechin
1.51mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:253.88kcal
12.69%
Fat:8.37g
12.87%
Saturated Fat:4.02g
25.14%
Carbohydrates:42.17g
14.06%
Net Carbohydrates:40.24g
14.63%
Sugar:23.28g
25.87%
Cholesterol:36.94mg
12.31%
Sodium:167.94mg
7.3%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.19%
100%
Protein:3.81g
7.62%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.36%
Selenium:9.22µg
13.17%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.87%
Folate:43.45µg
10.86%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.95%
Fiber:1.93g
7.71%
Phosphorus:75.17mg
7.52%
Iron:1.26mg
7%
Vitamin B3:1.35mg
6.77%
Vitamin A:256.96IU
5.14%
Copper:0.1mg
5.09%
Calcium:48.92mg
4.89%
Magnesium:16.24mg
4.06%
Vitamin K:3.72µg
3.54%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.46%
Potassium:117.74mg
3.36%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.33%
Vitamin C:2.08mg
2.52%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.33%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.25%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.96%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.27%