Apple cakes abound in the fall and I am usually the first one to jump on that bake, but this year I was inspired by two ingredients to make something a little different—pears and a new spiced rum.

Perfectly ripe, the pear is a paradox: verging on crisp, yet soft as velvet. With every juicy bite, its delicate flavor invites comparisons to nectar and flowers and meadows, but there’s no need ...

To prepare the upside-down pear and chocolate mini cakes, start by placing the room temperature butter in a bowl with the sugar (1) and a pinch of salt (2). Turn on the mixer and add the eggs one at a ...

This cake is so fragrant and fruity that the smell alone will make your mouth water. Fresh citrus zests perk up the rich olive oil cake while warm cinnamon and red wine add depth to the juicy pears.

There are plenty of elaborate cakes and intricate desserts out there, and they definitely have their time and place. But this is what we would call a “low-effort, high-reward” cake. It doesn’t take ...

Pear and Cardamom Upside-Down Cake Use ripe pears that are still firm. Overripe pears will disintegrate during baking, and pears that aren’t ripe enough will be stiff and not sufficiently sweet.