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.
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Muna Alam
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this cake. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
BraveTalk Tv
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Alex Valladares
[email protected]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
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Keytsie Key
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]The cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
FaZe SPIDER 670
[email protected]This is one of the best cakes I've ever had. I highly recommend it.
Shyam Giri
[email protected]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
[email protected]This cake is perfect for fall. The flavors are warm and comforting.
Barry John
[email protected]I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients, but the cake was worth the effort.
Justinraj Kesari
[email protected]The cake was dry and the frosting was too runny.
Md saimon Md saimon
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Zhid Iqbal
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Shawakat Marium
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.
Amanda Howard
[email protected]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
[email protected]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.