Pear Cakes With Praline Sauce Recipe

Name: Pear Cakes With Praline Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 pears; 3 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup flaked coconut (optional); Garnish: chopped pecans

Servings: persons

8 pears
3 cups sugar
2 cups water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup flaked coconut (optional)
Garnish: chopped pecans

1
Cut 6 very thin slices from center of each pear (do not core). Chop remainder of pears to measure 1 1/2 cups.
2
Combine 3 cups sugar and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add pear slices, and boil, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Drain and arrange 8 pear slices on parchment paper-lined baking sheets, overlapping wide edges. Repeat procedure with remaining pear slices.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 5 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Let stand overnight.
4
Beat oil, 1 cup sugar, and egg at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; gradually add to oil mixture, beating at low speed after each addition. Add chopped pear, pecans, vanilla, and, if desired, coconut; beat at low speed just until blended.
5
Grease and sugar 6 (6-ounce) custard cups, and spoon batter into cups.
6
Bake at 325u00b0 for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in cups on a wire rack.
7
Remove cakes from cups, and press a strip of pear slices around sides of each cake. Serve with Praline Sauce, and garnish, if desired.

1471

kcal

Calories

Fat

237

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: 8 pears, 3 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Pear Cakes With Praline Sauce 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.

Pear Cakes With Praline Sauce

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