Easy Italian Pear Cake Torta Di Pere Recipes

CHIARA'S PEAR TORTE - LA TORTA DI PERE DELLA CHIARA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350º. Thoroughly butter a 10 inch springform pan. Sprinkle the pan with 1 tablespoon of the sugar, covering the bottom and sides.
• In a large bowl whisk together the 1 cup of sugar with the flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, heavy cream, rum and vanilla to combine. Add the sliced pears and gently toss using your hands to coat the pears evenly. Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pans and evenly spread them. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar over the top of the pears.
• Place the pan on a baking sheet and place in the center of the oven until the top is golden, brown and firm to the touch - about 2 hours.
• Remove to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes then run a sharp knife around the sides of the pan to ensure that the torte comes away from the sides easily.
• Cool completely, wrap in plastic and serve the following day to allow the flavors to develop.

EASY ITALIAN PEAR CAKE (TORTA DI PERE)

Steps:

• Line a 9.5 inch round baking pan with parchment paper, or spray with cooking spray.
• Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, whip the sugar and eggs until you obtain a creamy and fluffy texture.
• Stir in the yogurt, butter, and vanilla extract. Use a fork or spatula to combine until smooth (not the electric mixer).
• In a separated bowl mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Sift in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until well combined. Add the pears and mix gently. Place the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. If the cake starts to brown too much on top tent with the top with foil during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
• Cool and dust cake with confectioner sugar. If desired, serve with freshly whipped cream.