PEAR CAKE WITH LEMON-HONEY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Cake
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/3 cup whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups coarsely grated peeled Bosc pears (from about 3 pounds), well drained
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
Frosting
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and spices in large bowl. Make well in center of flour mixture. Add oil, eggs, milk and vanilla; whisk just until evenly moistened. Fold in pears and nuts; divide between pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks.
  • For frosting:
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and lemon peel in large bowl until fluffy. Add honey and beat until smooth. If frosting is very soft, chill until firm enough to spread.
  • Cut around cakes; turn out of pans. Place 1 cake layer, flat side up, on platter. Spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with second layer, flat side down. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.

Daniel Moore
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love it!


RK Game
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this cake. The flavors are amazing.


Antoinette Norris
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This cake is the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I love it!


Queen Ever
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I love the combination of pears and lemon in this cake. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Mahar. editing
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This is my go-to recipe for pear cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rayan Rayz
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Colton Day
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Randy Jimoh
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I love this recipe! The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Johnpaul Edeh
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Marydith Moreno
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. My husband and kids loved it!


horniazi goods786
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake is delicious and the frosting is to die for. I've made it twice now and it's perfect both times.


Shazia Sajid
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Whitney Carlson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family and friends. The only thing I would change next time is to add a little more lemon zest to the frosting.


Tera Baap aaya ff Tera Baap aaya ff
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This pear cake with lemon-honey cream cheese frosting was an absolute delight! The cake itself was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness from the pears. The frosting was creamy and tangy, and the lemon and honey flavor