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How to Make Pear Preserves Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pear preserves cake is a delicious and indulgent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pear preserves and moist cake makes for a delectable treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you are hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply want to indulge in a homemade dessert, this pear preserves cake is sure to impress.

The star of this recipe is the pear preserves, which add a burst of sweet, fruity flavor to the cake. The ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pear preserves
  • 5 egg whites
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup butter, softened

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - layer inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) pans. Sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg; set aside. Toss pecans in 1/2 cup flour; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the yolks one at a time. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Fold in the pecan mixture and the pear preserves.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Make Frosting: In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups sugar and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside. Place remaining 1 1/2 cup sugar in a cast iron skillet, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and becomes a golden syrup. Remove from heat and carefully stir in butter. Gradually pour syrup mixture into milk mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches soft ball stage (240 degrees F/ 115 degrees C). Remove from heat and beat at medium speed of electric mixture for about 5 minutes or until thick enough to spread. Spread immediately on cooled cake.

    • Nutrition

    721 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 120mg
    • Sodium: 274mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 116g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 93g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 159mg

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