ORANGE-PEAR BUNDT CAKE

Orange-Pear Bundt Cake image

Provided by Debaylady

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 cup oil, Canola
1 (6 ounce) jar baby food, pear
6 egg whites
1 1/2 cups low-fat sour cream
2 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, freshly grated
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons orange rind, freshly grated

Steps:

Cake:.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and Spray a 12-cup bundt pan.
In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda,cinnamon, cardamon, and salt. Stir to blend together. Reserve.
In a large bowl, add the sugars, oil, and pear baby food. Stir to blend together.
Add the egg whites and vanilla. Using a mixture on medium, beat together.
Add the flour mixture; stir gently then use low speed to beat 1 minute.
Add the sour cream and orange zest. Beat 1 minute using low speed.
Pour into bundt pan. Bake 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean.
Remove; place on wire rack to cool about 12 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on rack again.
Glaze:.
1.5 cups confectionary sugar.
1/8 teaspoons ground nutmeg.
2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed.
2 teaspoons orange zest, freshly grated.
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together using a mixer on low.If desired, add 1-2 drops of yellow food coloring. Pour over cooled cake.