Glazed Pear and Pecan Cake Recipe

Name: Glazed Pear and Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons pear vinegar or white wine vinegar; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 pounds Bosc pears (about 2 very large), peeled, cored, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces; 1 cup toasted pecan pieces; 3/4 cup diced dried pear (about 3 ounces); 2 cups pear nectar; 1 cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

3 cups sugar
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons pear vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds Bosc pears (about 2 very large), peeled, cored, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup toasted pecan pieces
3/4 cup diced dried pear (about 3 ounces)
2 cups pear nectar
1 cup whipping cream

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Butter 13x9-inch baking pan.
3
Dust pan with flour.
4
Using electric mixer, beat 2 cups sugar with eggs, oil and vinegar in large bowl at high speed until very thick, about 4 minutes.
5
Combine dry ingredients in medium bowl.
6
Reserve 1/4 cup dry ingredients; mix remaining dry ingredients into egg mixture.
7
Toss pears, pecans and dried pears with reserved dry ingredients to coat.
8
Mix into batter.
9
Transfer batter to prepared pan.
10
Bake until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.
11
Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 cup sugar, pear nectar and whipping cream in heavy small saucepan.
12
Stir over high heat until sugar dissolves.
13
Boil until thick, about 20 minutes.
14
Spoon 1/2 cup glaze over hot cake.
15
Let cool completely.
16
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
17
Cover cake and let stand at room temperature.
18
Cover remaining glaze and chill.)
19
Rewarm glaze in heavy small saucepan over low heat.
20
Cut cake into squares.
21
Spoon glaze over and serve.

1972

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

211

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons pear vinegar or white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Glazed Pear and Pecan Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Glazed Pear and Pecan Cake

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