Pear Bundt Cake Recipe

Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2012 by MiLyCu

This cake should be made as is, and more drained pears can be added after mixing. The pears and juice are used in place if the oil. So having them purée in the mix is what it's supposed to do. I add an additional half can of pears, that I chop, along with about 1/2 to 2/3 cup of chopped walnuts. Also, if you're your powdered sugar disappears, your cake is not completely cooled. A glaze that hardens is a good alternative if you want that little bit of extra taste and sweetness.

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2012 by gingerriss

Awesome! I used a can of peaches and it was super super good

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by parkshore

but the cake stuck to the bundt pan. I tried all my usual methods of removing cake from pan but this time it did not work. I will make something out of this to salavage it instead of a total loss. One thought is to put in dessert dishes with a scoop of ice cream or spoonfull of pudding.

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2010 by acavanaugh

You have to use more pears.....they are so mild they can hardly be tasted.

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2010 by grannygourmet

We enjoyed this cake, but next time I will make a few adjustments, i.e., I will cut the pears in larger pieces and stir them in toward the end of the mixing time as they weren't really in evidence this time around. I also had the problem of the "disappearing powdered sugar. I also think I will try topping it with some strawberry or plain Cool Whip rather than the sugar.

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2009 by Millie28

I have made this cake several times. It is great everytime. My husband asks for it when he needs something light and sweet. Have ussed fruit cocktail and peaches, both work well.

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by ibinyon

This was great and so easy. Hard to believe but it's better the longer it sits. I find it gets a great chewy texture.

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by Yuushii

We made this recipe the week it was posted on Taste of Home. The pears make this cake out of this world. It was light and very tasty! We opted to leave the pears in large chunks - it really helps spread the pear flavor throughout the cake.  Can't wait to try it with peaches, mandarin oranges or maybe even some of the fruit cocktail that is in cherry juice. YUMMY! 5 STARS!

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by lblanton

Very moist and delicious

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by linnie1941

It was delicious. I added pumpkin pie spice mix, it was so easy and good.

Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2008 by owiemae

I used a yellow cake mix, eggbeaters instead of the whites and added some cinnamon and nutmeg. It was lovely.

Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2008 by joyfaitlov

Didn't even taste like pears was in it it tasted just like white cake but was very moist.

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by LRuckerHubbard@aol.com

The taste of pears was not very strong. Might try it with canned peaches next time. I used a cake mix tieh "double the pudding" in it and it was so moist and tender that it was hard to cut.

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by jneu

This cake was OK, very plain. Could not taste any pears so it was a white cake with no frosting. And the sugar was gone in an hour or so, had to add more

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by OldBean

I love this cake I cool it and cut it into slices which I wrap well and freeze them. I now can have a peice of it anytime I want it.

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by jocookinlight

Made this cake for a card party of 12 women. We all loved it! very simple, very moist and very tasty. I had used my own pears that I canned from our pear tree. Only problem....I made the cake the day before, I had to re-apply the icing sugar 3x. It kept 'melting'. I now know I should have addded the icing sugar just before serving but does anyone have suggestions on storage so this wouldn't happen?

Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by meghonda88

my husband called this a Dope cake which means great i guess... he even risked being made fun of by his army buddies to tell them how we made it and how amazing it was! you shold definently bake this!

Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by DLuisi64

This cake was delicious, very moist..but didn't taste much of the pears. Next time I will try peaches.

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2008 by munger25

This cake is delicious and so simple to make. I think it would really good to use as a substitute cake for strawberry short cake.

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2008 by Pegstonecrest

Re: Pear Bundt Cake

Got so many raves from my Mah Jongg group on this one. It was so easy and light with a wonderful flavor.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by Roberta39

My comment is for the Cran-apple Walnut Cake. That is one of the best cakes I have ever made. It did take a bit long to prepare, but the time was well spent. The cake was delicious.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by carrolcofer

This cake was heavenly. So easy with terrific results. Got lots of yums & oohs when my coworkers tried it & it's already been requested for an upcoming birthday cake request.

This recipe's a keeper, especially if you're not a big fan of icing & really enjoy the cake.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by BITSY1

I MADE THIS CAKE, I DID ADD A TABLESPOON OF SOUR CREAM, ALSO A PACK OF CHEESECAKE PUDDYING TO IT AND IT MADE IT SO MOIST, I ALSO MELTED A SMALL AMOUT OF WHITE ICING AND POURED OVER IT, EVERYONE LOVED IT THIS WAY..............

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by maybaj

This cake tastes even better with caramel sauce on it!

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by lspiess

A great, easy, moist cake but it didn't really taste like pears.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by skslade

This cake was really moist & tasted wonderful. I was disappointed that it didn't have more of a pear flavor to it. Next time I will put the chopped pears in after mixing the other ingredients. I took it to work, & it was gone in no time. Everyone said how good it was. I will definitely bake this one again!

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by Janikins_MS

I did not have a white cake mix, so I used a yellow one. I also added some cinnamon & nutmeg, and some walnuts. It was a wonderful tasting cake, and even better a few days after making it. I live alone, so I shared it with neighbors who also enjoyed it.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by DebHoldridge

This was really delicious and SO easy! Please give it a try. I added 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg to the batter and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans. Everyone loved it!

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by scottyb

This cake was a giant hit in our house. I have passed the recipe on to lots of friends. It is perfect and easy for last minute guests.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by luvzturtles

This cake was wonderful! I made it for my Weight Watcher's group this week and they all loved it too! It's Weight Watchers friendly- only 3 pts. per slice! Any my husband liked it too!

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by Krista02

Loved this cake...it's like an angel food cake with pears.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by Kenbern

Made this as a dessert for dinner with my in-lsws. My MOther-in-Law found it a bit sweet, which was an excellent point as far as my Father-in-Law was concerned!! My husband said there wasn't as much of a pear taste as he would have liked. I liked the sponge cake consistency, but was a bit disappointed that about the pear taste as well. If I make it again, I think I'll use (2) cans of pears. The second can just for the pears only and stirring them in to get a bit more moistness.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by jacqie

sorry this did not taste like pears at all, it just taste like a white cake mix

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by PENGUINCT

re: Pear Bundt Cake

So quick & easy and light and refreshing. Had all ingredients and was able to take to pot luck with ease. Big hit - no leftovers.

Penguin

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by kupkake

This cake was delicious. The texture was superb.light and airy. I took this to a Church Dinner and got rave reviews.

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by beverly reeb

I used a pineapple cake mix and added pineapple instead of pears and it was really good, very tasty and moist. Bev

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by NCwoman

I would suggest you buy a can of pears, measure the syrup, measure the pears, make note of it so next time you make the cake you can use your own canned pears.

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by IU42

I made this for a halloween party and everyone loved it. Very moist!!!!

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2008 by vancegg

I preserve my own pears and would have a 32 ounce jar of pears. I would need to know the amount of syrup in the recipe and the amount of pears. Can someone supply me with that. It is hard sometimes when you don't use sote bought mixes and canned goods.

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by bjthompson

I did and it wasn't as good as with the pears.

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by debz78

This cake is great, very light texture, not too sweet. Super easy and quick to prepare.

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2008 by encarta

 can you use peaches instead of pears:

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2008 by AnnAC8

I really love peaches, could I substitute peaches for the pears.