PEAR SPICE CAKE WITH PECAN PRALINE TOPPING

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Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Fruit     Ginger     Nut     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Pear     Pecan     Spice     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 box spice cake mix (1 pound 2.25 ounces)
3/4 cup canned pear nectar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/2 cup minced crystallized ginger
2 pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 1/3 cups pecan halves, toasted

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.

Muna Alam
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Overall, I really enjoyed this cake. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


BraveTalk Tv
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This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Alex Valladares
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Bijes Islam
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Keytsie Key
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Sugar Heather
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


curtis Henry
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The cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


FaZe SPIDER 670
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This is one of the best cakes I've ever had. I highly recommend it.


Shyam Giri
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this cake. The spices and pecans really balance out the flavor of the pears.


zolboo zaki
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This cake is perfect for fall. The flavors are warm and comforting.


Barry John
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients, but the cake was worth the effort.


Justinraj Kesari
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The cake was dry and the frosting was too runny.


Md saimon Md saimon
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Zhid Iqbal
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Shawakat Marium
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The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.


Amanda Howard
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I love the combination of pears and pecans in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I've never had before.


Juyel Mitra
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This pear spice cake with pecan praline topping is an absolute delight! The flavors of the pears, spices, and pecans blend together perfectly, creating a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to impress.