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Yogurt Cake with Pears

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Yogurt Cake with Pears is a moist, tender, and flavorful dessert combining creamy yogurt with sweet pears, tart cranberries, and a hint of chocolate. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or a cozy everyday treat.

Ingredients

6 ¾ ounces (191 grams) all-purpose flour (1 ½ cups)

2 teaspoons baking powder, double acting (reduce to 1 ¾ teaspoon at high altitudes)

½ teaspoon kosher salt (or ¼ teaspoon table salt)

¾ cup white granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 cup full-fat yogurt

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

2 pears, divided (Bosc or Bartlett)

⅓ cup cranberries, fresh or frozen

¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add yogurt and melted butter to the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Peel, core, and slice 1 pear into thin pieces; fold the pear slices, cranberries, and chocolate chips into the batter.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan. Slice the remaining pear and arrange slices on top for decoration.
  8. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Substitute pears with apples, peaches, or plums for a seasonal twist.

Use whole wheat flour for a slightly nutty flavor.

Add a teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract for extra aroma.

Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds before baking for added crunch.

Make it gluten-free by swapping flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.

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