"The inspiration for this cake comes from Diana Sturgis's mother-in-law's German apple kuchen and a fruit cake I once tasted made by the wonderful baker Jim Dodge...."
INGREDIENTS
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Vegetable oil cooking spray
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1 large firm ripe pear, preferably Bosc, peeled and cut into 3/4 -inch dice
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1 large tart green apple, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice
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6 ounces fresh or thawed frozen cranberries (1 1/2 cups)
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1/3 cup low-fat (1.5%) buttermilk
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2 large eggs
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2 large egg whites
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2 cups cake flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder