Old Fashioned Pear Spice Cake [With Cream Cheese Fr

Name: Old Fashioned Pear Spice Cake [With Cream Cheese Frosting]
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups salad oil; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 eggs; 3 medium firm ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced (about 1 and 1/2 lbs total); 1/2 cup chopped almonds or 1/2 cup walnuts; Creamed Cheese Frosting; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, at room temperature; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups salad oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
3 medium firm ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced (about 1 and 1/2 lbs total)
1/2 cup chopped almonds or 1/2 cup walnuts
Creamed Cheese Frosting
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, at room temperature
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar

1
In the large bowl of an electric mixture, combine sugar, oil, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger salt and flour.
2
Mix to blend; then beat at medium-high speed for 5 minutes.
3
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Using a rubber spatula, fold pears and nuts into batter.
5
Spread in an ungreased 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
6
Bake in a 350 oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. (50-55 minutes).
7
Let cool in pan on a wire rack.
8
Meanwhile, prepare Cream Cheese Frosting.
9
For frosting:
10
Beat [butter, cream cheese and vanilla] until fluffy.
11
Gradually beat in powdered sugar until frosting is of good spreading consistency.
12
Spread frosting over cool cake.

2041

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups salad oil, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Pear Spice Cake [With Cream Cheese Frosting] 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.

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Old Fashioned Pear Spice Cake [With Cream Cheese Frosting]

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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