CRANBERRY-PEAR COFFEE CAKE

Cranberry-Pear Coffee Cake image

This is my favorite cake to make for last-minute occasions. I also make it to give to friends because it always turns out just right, and it's made with ingredients I normally have on hand. -Beverly Lovegrove, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large pear, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the pear, cranberries and orange zest., Transfer to a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray and dusted with flour. Combine brown sugar and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.