Embark on a nostalgic culinary journey with our guide to creating the perfect old-fashioned pear spice cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This classic dessert, with its warm spices and moist, tender crumb, is a true delight that evokes memories of simpler times. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, follow our step-by-step instructions and discover the secrets to creating this timeless treat that will impress your family and friends.
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AUTUMN SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This is one of my all time favorite fall cakes! It's perfectly moist and brimming with lots of those sweet autumn spices. It has a tender crumb and so much flavor in every bite. No one can resist a slice!
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 9-inch round baking pans well with non-stick baking spray then lightly dust with flour and shake out excess.
- Wrap cake strips around pan if you have them (for a more level cake). Set pans aside.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves for 20 seconds, set aside.
- Pour brown sugar into the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Break up brown sugar with fingertips until no clumps remain.
- Pour in vegetable oil and applesauce, set mixer with paddle attachment and blend until well combined (occasionally stop and scrape bowl throughout mixing process).
- Mix in eggs and vanilla.
- Add in 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined, then blend in buttermilk, then add remaining 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
- Divide mixture evenly among two prepared baking pans. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 28 - 32 minutes.
- Allow to cool in pans about 5 - 10 minutes then run a knife around edges to ensure cake is loose and invert upside down onto a wire rack to cool.
- Cool completely then level tops of cakes as needed. Frost with cream cheese frosting, sprinkle pecans around edges if desired.
- For the frosting: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until well blended***.
OLD FASHIONED PEAR SPICE CAKE [WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING]
Make and share this Old Fashioned Pear Spice Cake [with Cream Cheese Frosting] recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Recipe Junkie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In the large bowl of an electric mixture, combine sugar, oil, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger salt and flour.
- Mix to blend; then beat at medium-high speed for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold pears and nuts into batter.
- Spread in an ungreased 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
- Bake in a 350 oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. (50-55 minutes).
- Let cool in pan on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, prepare Cream Cheese Frosting.
- For frosting:.
- Beat [butter, cream cheese and vanilla] until fluffy.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar until frosting is of good spreading consistency.
- Spread frosting over cool cake.
PEAR CAKE WITH LEMON-HONEY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Make and share this Pear Cake With Lemon-Honey Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ashley U
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Butter and flour two 9-inch 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 and divide between pans; Bake cakes for about 45 minutes.
- 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.
- Place 1 cake layer, flat side up on a platter.
- Spread 1 cup frosting on cake.
- Top with second layer with flat side down.
- Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
OLD-FASHIONED PEAR CAKE
Old-fashioned pear spice cake is a wonderful ending to a meal. It's not too heavy or rich, but the moist treat is brimming with flavor.-Audrey Golden, Cary, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, yogurt, oil, egg whites and egg until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into yogurt mixture until blended. Stir in pears and pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PEAR CAKE WITH LEMON-HONEY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Categories Cake Citrus Dairy Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Cream Cheese Lemon Pear Walnut Fall Winter Honey Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
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.
PEAR CAKE WITH CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
A fun and delectable cake with decadent buttercream icing.
Provided by Tiffany King, Eat at Home
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Libby's Fruits & Vegetables
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9x13 baking pan.
- Cut pears into bite-sized pieces, reserving juice.
- In large bowl, stir eggs and sugar together. Add pears and juice, stirring to combine. Stir in flour, salt and baking soda. Pour into greased pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 23-30 minutes, until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
- Cool before frosting.
- Place butter in mixing bowl.
- Sift together powdered sugar and cinnamon. Add to mixing bowl and beat with vanilla.
- Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.2 calories, Carbohydrate 78.3 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 536.3 mg, Sugar 55.5 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy pears. If your pears are not ripe, you can ripen them by placing them in a paper bag at room temperature for a few days.
- Be sure to peel and core your pears before using them in the cake batter. This will help to prevent the cake from becoming gritty.
- If you don't have any buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Be careful not to overmix the cake batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This old-fashioned pear spice cake is a delicious and comforting dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. The cream cheese frosting is rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the cake. If you are looking for a classic dessert that will be a hit with everyone, this pear spice cake is the perfect recipe for you.
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