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zelda's fresh pear cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Zelda Hopkins
Webb City, MO

I like pears but they seem so hard in the grocery store. I decided that I would use fresh pears in this homemade cake. It is both light and moist, spicey yet pear-y, and altogether remarkable. It keeps well but I warn you that it doesn't last to long.I made this up and I hope you like it.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For zelda's fresh pear cake

  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 3 lg
    eggs, well beaten
  • 1 1/2 c
    cooking oil,
  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 3 c
    thinly sliced pears, cored and peeled
  • 1/2 c
    golden raisins
  • CONFECTIONER'S SUGAR GLAZE
  • 1 1/4 c
    sifted confectioner's sugar
  • 2-4 Tbsp
    milk

How To Make zelda's fresh pear cake

  • 1
    Cake: Combine sugar, eggs, and oil. Beat well. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt.Add to sugar mixture, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, Pears, and raisins. Turn into wellgreased 10 inch Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour Remove from pan and allow to cool.Pour Confectioner's sugar glaze on top. Glaze: Combine sugar and milk, blending until smooth.
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