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PEAR WALNUT CRUMB CAKE

This exceptionally moist, delicious recipe is perfect for a holiday brunch and features some of the season’s favorite flavors.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Makes 24 (2x2-inch) squares

Ingredients:

Topping:
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup butter
1 tablespoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon 

Pear Cake:
2 large, ripe pears
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons McCormick® Cream of Tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract 
2 large eggs
1 container (8 ounces) sour cream


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Combine topping ingredients to make coarse crumbs.
Peel, core, and coarsely chop pears; set aside.  Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.  Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixer bowl at high speed, until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and sour cream to batter; beat at low speed until combined.  Add flour mixture and beat at low speed until combined; stir in pears. Spoon into prepared pan. Sprinkle with topping mixture.
Bake 45-50 minutes or until cake pulls away from sides of pan and topping is browned.


Nutritional Information:
Per One Serving: About 242 Calories, Fat 14g, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 25g, Cholesterol 40mg, Sodium 158mg, Fiber 1g

Recipe from McCormick - Spices & Seasonings