Description
A simple yet delightful dessert featuring layers of juicy pears and a buttery cake topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced pears (peeled and cored, about 6 medium pears)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup milk (optional, for extra moisture)
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, toss sliced pears with sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to create a light syrup.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray. Spread the pear mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the cake mix over the pears, covering them completely without stirring.
- Pour melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring maximum coverage. Drizzle milk over any dry areas, if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the pears bubble around the edges.
- Allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider using seasonal pears and optional brown sugar for added depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dessert, dump cake, pears, easy recipe, baked cake