CRANBERRY PEAR CAKE

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If you want a change-of-pace cake that's full of fall flavors, try this pairing of cranberries and pears. The nutty filling and glaze topping elevate it from a coffee cake to a special dessert. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
BATTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 cups chopped peeled ripe pears
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons 2% milk
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, cranberries and apple pie spice; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream just until combined. Fold in pears. , Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with half of the pecan mixture; top with remaining batter and pecan mixture. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 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. , In a small bowl, whisk the glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Jackie Lottering
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This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious! The cranberries and pears added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


omar mastan
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The cranberry-pear combination is perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Honic Luda
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The cake was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was great. Next time I'll try using a different recipe.


Rajesh Raut
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Really enjoyed making this cake, it's now my go-to recipe for cranberry pear cake. So good!


injeniar alauddin Alauddin kha
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was so easy to make and it turned out great! My family loved it and said it was one of the best cakes I've ever made.


Mir Muzamil Jamali
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The cranberries and pears added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Lion Gaming
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavors were good. I think next time I would add some more butter or oil to the batter to make it more moist.


NOBLE Solomon Founder CEO
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved this cake! The pears and spices really complemented the cranberries and made the cake very flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Habi Jan
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I would use less sugar or add some tart cranberries to balance out the sweetness.


Lestaria Netherton
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This cake was delicious! The cranberries and pears were a perfect combination and the cake was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Loveness Kalongonda
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was so easy to make and it turned out great! My family loved it and said it was one of the best cakes I've ever made.


Kerone Rowland
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The cranberries and pears added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mahoro Gilbert
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavors were good. I think next time I would add some more butter or oil to the batter to make it more moist.


Dave W
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved this cake! The pears and spices really complemented the cranberries and made the cake very flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Pakupakua Poti
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I would use less sugar or add some tart cranberries to balance out the sweetness.


Cyril Worthen
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cranberry-pear combination was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ayla Jackson
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the cranberries and pears were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake.


Jenny John
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This cranberry pear cake was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the moist, flavorful cake and the sweet-tart cranberries and pears. I will definitely be making this cake again.