Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Stir 1/2 cup butter in small saucepan over medium heat until melted and brown, about 3 minutes. Pour into large bowl. Add spice cake mix, canned pear nectar, eggs, molasses and crystallized ginger. Using electric mixer, beat batter 2 minutes. Fold in pears. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until cake is dark brown and tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Cool cake in pan on rack 15 minutes. Run knife between pan sides and cake to loosen. Release pan sides. Place cake on platter.
- Stir golden brown sugar, whipping cream and remaining 1/2 cup butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat until smooth. Boil 3 minutes, stirring often. Stir in pecan halves. Spoon warm topping over warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Obuj Oporadhi
[email protected]This pear spice cake is a wonderful way to use up ripe pears. It's also a great cake to serve for a crowd.
tiff Odong
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any pear lover. It's the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and the praline topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Carmen Rivera
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake to serve for a special occasion or just to enjoy with family and friends.
Lasheer Lee7
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pear cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the praline topping was the perfect touch.
Abby Stefansky
[email protected]This cake is a new favorite in my house. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Lucianda Mandla
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so simple to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully.
Generoso Cosio
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or canned pears.
Cartah Squires
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Prince Molubah
[email protected]The praline topping is the perfect finishing touch. It adds a wonderful crunch and sweetness to the cake.
SARDAR FARHAN DOGAR
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of pears and spices.
David Barber
[email protected]Amazing!
Ahmed Sumon
[email protected]Wow!
Thabo Mokoele
[email protected]This cake is a new favorite in my house. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
nightwolf
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so simple to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully.
Blessing Omukoro
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or canned pears, depending on what I have on hand.
Rana akeel
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was so moist and fluffy, and the praline topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Marvelous Chisupa
[email protected]This pear spice cake with pecan praline topping was an absolute delight! The cake was moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of spices. The praline topping added a wonderful crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.