Desserts

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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BarbaraAnnBaugh

posted:3/17/2012

I added marchino cherries for color and flavor

Chellee517

posted:11/15/2011

I made substitutions and still, the cake came out delicious. I used a white cake mix instead of a yellow cake mix, fresh pears instead of canned, and raisins instead of walnuts as these were what I have on hand. I had difficulty mixing the batter using a hand mixer. The batter went up the beaters and got the mixer base dirty. If you were to substitute raisins for walnuts, add it after 30 minutes of baking or after baking so it won't get burnt.

a cook

posted:10/23/2009

This is a very easy to make recipe. I've made it numerous times, and it always is a big hit.

allvy01

posted:12/14/2008

This cake is delicious and easy to make. I served it with a glob of whippwd cream on top. It was a big hit at a recent gathering in my home. Several women copied the recipe that day. Thank you..

bkilker123

posted:10/5/2008

Great! Didn't change a thing and it tasted great. Our company loved it, too. Tastes yummy for breakfast with coffee.

sista kiwi

posted:5/25/2008

I used pineapple cake mix and less gelatin. It's very sweet.Overall it is a good cake.

gaea712

posted:1/7/2008

I took this to a New Year's Eve party and got rave reviews! Everyone thought it had pineapple in it, though. It must have been the pear/lemon combo. It was still excellent!

skcutie

posted:10/2/2007

I used a spice cake mix for the batter and it was great with that variation. I will make it again!

stacym77

posted:9/26/2007

have not tryed it but looks great

a cook

posted:9/25/2007

This is super. My family said it's the my best cake ever.