PEAR SPICE CAKE WITH PECAN PRALINE TOPPING
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
oporadhi@gmail.comThis 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
t95@hotmail.comThis 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
crivera72@hotmail.frI'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
l-l93@hotmail.co.ukI'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
s_abby@gmail.comThis cake is a new favorite in my house. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Lucianda Mandla
mlucianda@hotmail.comI'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
g_c@yahoo.comThis cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or canned pears.
Cartah Squires
c_squires@yahoo.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Prince Molubah
prince-molubah27@yahoo.comThe praline topping is the perfect finishing touch. It adds a wonderful crunch and sweetness to the cake.
SARDAR FARHAN DOGAR
f.sardar@yahoo.comThis cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of pears and spices.
David Barber
barber.david@gmail.comAmazing!
Ahmed Sumon
sumona89@yahoo.comWow!
Thabo Mokoele
t-mokoele@hotmail.frThis cake is a new favorite in my house. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
nightwolf
nightwolf89@yahoo.comI'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
o_blessing@hotmail.comThis 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
akeel.rana17@gmail.comI 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
marvelous.chisupa@yahoo.comThis 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.