Spiced Pear Cake

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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   2. Grease/flour a 13 x 9 pan.
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   3. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and oil until foamy.
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   4. Add the sugar, vanilla, baking soda and water and beat until fluffy.
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   5. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
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   6. Slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Beat until smooth.
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   7. Dice the pears into bite-sized cubes and gently fold into the batter. The dough will be stiff and the pears will add liquid to it.
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   8. Next, fold in the finely chopped crystallized ginger. Mix.
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   9. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
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    10. Let cool completely on a wire rack.