10 Pear Cake Recipes to Make This Fall

Chocolate Pear Spice Cake

"This cake is great for the holidays," says reviewer KC1126. "The spices, orange, pear and chocolate are a great combination and the cake itself is moist and not too heavy. This is one of the best cake recipes I have gotten from this site!" If you don't have fresh pears, well-drained canned pears make a great substitute.

Sour Cream Pear Cake

This is a simple, moist sour cream cake made with fresh pears, cinnamon, ginger, and pecans. "I've been baking for 50 years and I have to say, this is one of the top 5 cakes I've ever made!" says home cook Monica Dixon. "I subbed plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream and diced up frozen pears instead of fresh."

Fabulously Sweet Pear Cake

This fresh-tasting, deliciously nutty pear cake won't last long. "A beautiful cake which we enjoyed both warm with cream and cold with tea," says home cook Morena. "All that it needs is beautiful perfumed ripe pears. If you have those then spices aren't necessary. Make it and enjoy it!"

Brown Butter Pear Cake

A moist pear and walnut cake that's topped with a rich brown butter icing for a fabulous fall cake. "This recipe was fantastic!" says home cook jstrong1008. "I made it in a Bundt pan. I also decreased the sugar as the icing adds plenty of sweetness. It was still super moist and delicious!"

Pear Cake

This is a great cake to bake and share in winter when pears are plentiful. "Awesome way to use up those really soft pears," says reviewer SKIBUNNY9. "My whole family enjoyed this wonderfully moist, delicious cake!"

Gingerbread Pear Cake

Pear halves and pecan nuts are arranged in the bottom of a cake pan and topped with a gingerbread cake mix to create this show-stopping upside down cake. "This recipe was super easy and delicious," says home cook Chiweenie Mom. "The pears were an excellent compliment to the gingerbread. As an extra bonus the house smelled great while it was baking!"

Aunt Josephine's Fresh Pear Cake

Chunks of fresh pear are folded into a spiced cake batter to make this dense, moist pear cake that's been enjoyed through the generations. It'll make a delightful festive food gift or a nice addition to a fall brunch. "Loved it!" says reviewer gene5434. "Be sure the pears are perfectly ripe and the flavor is fantastic!"

Pear Upside-Down Graham Cake

This not-too-sweet upside-down pear cake is made with nutty, whole grain graham flour and flavored with ginger and cinnamon. "The results were a visual pleasure and spectacular taste," says home cook Twila Abrams. "I opted to toast and add hazelnuts and decorate the top."

Pear and Blueberry Cake

This crumb-topped pear cake is deliciously moist and packed full of berries and nuts. Serve with whipped cream and more blueberries. "Delicious!" says home cook angipie. "It is the perfect coffee cake for company. The cinnamon-sugar topping is soooo good!"

Almond and Pear Cake

Finely ground almonds and fresh pear slices are soaked in amaretto liqueur for a delicate frangipane-style cake. "Simple, sweet and delicious cake," says Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen. "The lack of baking powder doesn't make it heavy by any means. Perfect for a mid-afternoon snack with light tea."

More Inspiration

Try one of our Best Pear Desserts to Sweeten Your Fall. Plus, explore our entire collection of Pear Recipes.

• Pear Clafoutis
• Sour Cream Pear Pie
• Maple-Pear Tarte Tatin