Ingredients
CAKE
1 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cup salad oil
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
2 cup flour
4 each eggs
2 lb pears
FROSTING
1/3 cup butter
3 oz cream cheese
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, blend together sugar, oil, baking powder, baking
soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and flour. Beat at medium speed for 5
minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Core pears, and cut them into half-inch chunks. Stir pear chunks
into batter. Pour batter into unoiled 9 x 13-inch glass pan. Bake at
350 degrees for one hour or until done. Cool before frosting. For
frosting, beat together butter, cream cheese and vanilla until
smooth. Beat in powdered sugar. Frost the cooled pear cake, and serve
when ready. Serves 8
Servings: 8 servings
Chunky Pear Cake Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Cake; Dessert; Pear
The History of Recipes
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We hope you enjoy this Chunky Pear Cake recipe.
