Spiced Pear and Walnut Holiday Cake
Celebrate the season with this Spiced Pear and Walnut Holiday Cake, featuring layers of moist spiced pear cake, complemented by a rich cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of toasted walnuts. Perfect for gatherings and festive occasions, this cake brings warmth and flavor to your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups ripe pears, peeled and diced
- 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step 2:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Step 3:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Step 4:
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Step 5:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Step 6:
Gently fold in the diced pears and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
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Step 7:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 8:
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 9:
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and milk until you reach a spreadable consistency.
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Step 10:
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Step 11:
Sprinkle toasted walnuts on top of the frosted cake for garnish, slice, and serve.