Certainly! 🍐 Let’s delve into the delightful world of baking with this scrumptious Pear Coffee Cake with Ginger Pecan Crunch Topping recipe. This heavenly creation is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack any time of the day. With a moist and tender crumb infused with the natural sweetness of pears and topped with a crunchy ginger pecan topping, it’s sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Pear Coffee Cake with Ginger Pecan Crunch Topping
Total Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 18
Yield: 1 nine-inch by thirteen-inch sheet cake
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Flour | 2 1/2 cups |
| Sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Dark brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Nutmeg | 1 teaspoon |
| Egg | 1 |
| Buttermilk | 1 cup |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Baking powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Pears (chopped) | 2 cups |
| Ground ginger | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Pecans (chopped) | 1 cup |
Instructions:
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Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and greasing a 9″ x 13″ x 2″ sheet pan to prepare it for the cake.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, dark brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg, stirring until well mixed.
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Set aside 1 cup of this dry mixture to use for the topping later on.
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To the remaining dry mixture in the bowl, add the chopped ripe pears, egg, buttermilk, baking soda, and baking powder.
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Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
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For the topping, add the ground ginger and chopped pecans to the reserved 1 cup of dry mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
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Pour the prepared batter into the greased sheet pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
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Sprinkle the ginger pecan topping over the top of the batter, covering it evenly.
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Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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Serve slices of this delectable Pear Coffee Cake warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures with each bite.
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Store any leftovers (if there are any!) in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several days, or freeze individual slices for longer-term storage.
This Pear Coffee Cake with Ginger Pecan Crunch Topping is sure to impress your family and friends with its irresistible aroma and incredible taste. Whether you’re enjoying it with a steaming cup of coffee in the morning or as a delightful dessert after dinner, this cake is guaranteed to be a hit. So why wait? Gather your ingredients and get baking – your taste buds will thank you! 🍰🍐
