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Pear Cakes
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
Little cakes, just right for a picnic or party! If you can find paper cake molds, it makes for easy transporting. Adapted from Country Living magazine-
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated if possible
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream, plus
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 cup grated sweet pear
9 fresh pears, slices 1/4-inch thick
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400°F Lightly butter and flour nine 4-inch tart pans. Combine the first four ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside. Beat the butter and sugar, using a mixer on high speed, until light and fluffy. Add spices, egg, and vanilla; mix to combine. Reduce speed to low, add the flour mixture and sour cream. Stir in the pears. Pour 1/3 cup batter into each mold, top with a pear slice; bake for 20 minutes and cool.
2. Serve and enjoy!
By RecipeOfHealth.com