Easy Pear Cake with Fresh Pears

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform or cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, toss the cubed pears with lemon juice, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside to macerate.
3. Cream the softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is velvety and cohesive.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
6. Alternately add the dry flour mixture and the sour cream to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour.
7. Gently fold in the macerated pears using a rubber spatula, taking care not to overmix.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.