Pear Cake with Sour Cream Topping

Name: Pear Cake with Sour Cream Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drained; TOPPING:; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

16 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

This is a great way to combine bread and fruit for an all-in-one breakfast. The cake is very tasty and the unique topping is simply delicious.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drained
TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and lemon zest; mix well. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
Spread batter into a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Slice pear halves; arrange slices in rows on top of batter. Mix topping ingredients until smooth; spread over pears. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 218 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 282mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Pear Cake with Sour Cream Topping

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