"This cake has a crunchy pecan-brown sugar topping and a layer of pears in the middle...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups pecans (about 6 ounces)
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1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
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2 tablespoons all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup sugar
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3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled pears