Pear Preserves Cake
A moist and flavorful cake infused with warm spices and sweet pear preserves, complemented by crunchy pecans. Perfect for fall gatherings or teatime indulgence, this cake offers a delightful combination of fruity sweetness and aromatic spices that will satisfy any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and beat well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and ground nutmeg.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing after each addition.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
- Fold in chopped pecans and pear preserves.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before removing from the pan and serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
889
kcal
44% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).