Pear Spice Cake with Pecan Praline Topping Recipe

Name: Pear Spice Cake with Pecan Praline Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 1 box spice cake mix (1 pound 2.25 ounces); 3/4 cup canned pear nectar; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses; 1/2 cup minced crystallized ginger; 2 pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups); 3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1 1/3 cups pecan halves, toasted

Servings: persons

1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350F.
2
Butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides.
3
Stir 1/2 cup butter in small saucepan over medium heat until melted and brown, about 3 minutes.
4
Pour into large bowl.
5
Add spice cake mix, canned pear nectar, eggs, molasses and crystallized ginger.
6
Using electric mixer, beat batter 2 minutes.
7
Fold in pears.
8
Pour batter into prepared pan.
9
Bake until cake is dark brown and tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
10
Cool cake in pan on rack 15 minutes.
11
Run knife between pan sides and cake to loosen.
12
Release pan sides.
13
Place cake on platter.
14
Stir golden brown sugar, whipping cream and remaining 1/2 cup butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat until smooth.
15
Boil 3 minutes, stirring often.
16
Stir in pecan halves.
17
Spoon warm topping over warm cake.
18
Serve warm or at room temperature.

1299

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

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.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 box spice cake mix (1 pound 2.25 ounces), 3/4 cup canned pear nectar, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Pear Spice Cake with Pecan Praline Topping 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pear Spice Cake with Pecan Praline Topping

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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