FRESH PEAR CAKE

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When pears are in season, I love to make this family favorite. It's moist and keeps well, and makes a wonderful dessert as well as a breakfast or brunch cake.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled pears (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium speed. Gradually add sugar and oil; beat thoroughly. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in pears and vanilla. (The batter will be stiff.) , Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. , In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and milk; beat until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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