Easy Autumn Pear Cake

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We'd say this is the perfect cake to bake and have on hand, but once it's made, it won't last long! It is so moist and full of the flavors of the season. Best, it takes ...read more

time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr

servings

total:

24 servings

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What You Need

oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/2

cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

egg

pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix

Tbsp. butter, melted, divided

can (15 oz.) pear halves, drained, sliced into 1/2-inch slices

pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin

1/2

tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2

cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

BEAT first 4 ingredients in large bowl with mixer on low speed just until cake mix is moistened, stopping frequently to scrape side of bowl. Add 1/4 cup butter; beat on medium speed 2 min. (Batter will be thick.)

SPREAD batter onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Arrange pear slices over batter, pressing lightly into batter to secure. Sprinkle with dry gelatin mix and cinnamon. Drizzle with remaining butter; sprinkle with nuts.

BAKE 40 to 45 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare using a lemon or spice cake mix.

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stilldreaming43

posted:11/5/2006

I made this last night it was great although it was a little dry,but I will make again.

Sylvia2232

posted:11/2/2006

This cake is fantastic. I made this dessert for a small lluncheon and all of the ladies raved about it and wanted the recipe. My family devoured the rest of it after dinner and is already clamoring for more! Definetely a winner!!!

kconley4

posted:10/30/2006

Have made this several times already. Everyone who had it loved it. Very easy to make. A different fall dessert that travels well. I've given out the recipe to four people already!

rmarquez42

posted:10/20/2006

loved it quick and easy to make did not last too long in my house

eunicekoh

posted:10/19/2006

everyone that eats it LOVE LOVE it... great and easy receipe

a cook

posted:10/19/2006

Brought this in to work and everyone really enjoyed it. I brought calories down by using surgr-free jello, fat free cr. cheese and low fat sour cream. I would definately make it again.

a cook

posted:10/18/2006

added 2 TBSPS milk to batter will make this cake again.

Mary9406

posted:10/15/2006

I've made this twice, it's great. Mine was not as dense as the picture, it was more cake like. There was none left, either time!

drego

posted:10/12/2006

This was a big hit at Temple. I did replace walnuts with pecans, and cream cheese with whole milk yogurt. Mostly, because this was what I had on hand. The second time I made it I used the recipe, and when I make it again I am going back to the yogurt.

517kelly

posted:10/9/2006

Wonderful Fall Dessert. Used Fresh Pears Instead of Can. Very good!