PEAR CAKE WITH LEMON-HONEY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Cake
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/3 cup whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups coarsely grated peeled Bosc pears (from about 3 pounds), well drained
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
Frosting
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3/4 cup honey

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.

Sidahmed Dissaoui
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Nazir Ahmed
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion.


One Shop Toys F7
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I'm definitely going to make this cake again. It's a new family favorite.


FOR • NOOB • GAMER
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of pears and lemon.


Amedo 17
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I've never made a pear cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.


Nkosinathi Maphoza
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste.


Junior Mtsweni
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this cake. The frosting is amazing!


Simion Ongori
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This cake is perfect for fall. The pears and spices give it a warm and cozy flavor.


Habib Dewan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


RkRajwan Ahmed
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The frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself is delicious.


Kealeboga
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out great. I love that I can use fresh or canned pears.


Alina Begum Rexona
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of pears, lemon, and honey is just perfect.


Rider Sekgotshane
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This pear cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon-honey cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.