Honey Cake with Caramelized Pears

Name: Honey Cake with Caramelized Pears
Ingredients: Unsalted butter, softened, for pan; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons best-quality honey; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; Caramelized Pears; Freshly whipped cream, or nondairy whipped topping, for serving (optional)

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"The topping of red Anjou pears lends color and flavor, and the sweet fruit holds its shape when cooked. The honey comes through in the topping and cake, and a touch of lemon zest adds little zing...."

INGREDIENTS

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Unsalted butter, softened, for pan

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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

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3/4 teaspoon baking powder

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1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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1 teaspoon coarse salt

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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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2 large eggs

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1/2 cup granulated sugar

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1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar

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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons best-quality honey

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1/2 cup milk

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1/2 cup vegetable oil

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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

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Caramelized Pears

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Freshly whipped cream, or nondairy whipped topping, for serving (optional)

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