Autumn Streusel Cake

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Servings: 12

Pears, pecans and cranberries flavor this pretty cake from our Test Kitchen.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

3 eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour

1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/3 cup orange juice

filling:

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped peeled ripe pear

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/4 cup dried cranberries

3 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon butter, melted

glaze:

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

2-1/2 teaspoons orange juice

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice just until combined (batter will be stiff).
2. Spoon half of the batter into a greased 10-in. tube pan. Combine the filling ingredients; sprinkle half over batter. Carefully spread remaining batter over the top; sprinkle with remaining filling. Cut through with a knife to swirl.
3. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cake. Yield: 12-16 servings.

By RecipeOfHealth.com