{"id":1509,"date":"2011-12-20T14:15:12","date_gmt":"2011-12-20T19:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.skurtz.com\/?p=1509"},"modified":"2020-07-11T21:08:47","modified_gmt":"2020-07-12T01:08:47","slug":"gooey-butter-pear-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skurtz.com\/?p=1509","title":{"rendered":"Gooey Butter Pear Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-3553\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"3553\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-smeadow\"><div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-20 meadow-header\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-background-color: #202124;--wprm-layout-container-text-color: #ffffff;\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Gooey Butter Pear Cake<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-align-middle wprm-column-gap-10 wprm-column-rows-recipe-500 wprm-row-gap-10 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   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-20 meadow-main\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-background-color: #202124;--wprm-layout-container-text-color: #4a4a4a;\">\n\n  \n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-rows-recipe-900 meadow-main-columns\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-left\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-3553-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-3553-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"3553\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-faded wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions wprm-expandable-container-separated wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"padding: 10px 10px;\">Ingredients&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-header-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-ingredients\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium fresh pears<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">peeled, cored and diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cinnamon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">nutmeg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">instant yeast<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\">For the Topping<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cream cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">corn syrup<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\">To Finish:<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">powdered sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">toasted sliced almonds<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-right\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-3553-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-3553-instructions-container wprm-block-text-smaller\" data-recipe=\"3553\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-faded wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions wprm-expandable-container-separated wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"padding: 10px 10px;\">Steps&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-header-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-instructions\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3553-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\">To Make the Cake:<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3553-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">In a small bowl, toss the pears with the cinnamon and nutmeg, then set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3553-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the milk, yeast, sugar, salt, egg and flour.  Mix on medium speed until a smooth dough forms.  Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and mix until fully incorporated.  Repeat with the remaining butter.  This should take about 6 to 8 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3553-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" value=\"3\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Scrape the dough into the prepared baking dish and, using greased hands, spread over the bottom of the pan.  Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled.  I preheat my oven to about 120, then turn it off and let the dough rise in there for at least 45 minutes, but longer if it has not doubled yet.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3553-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" value=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Heat the oven to 350\u02daF.  Sprinkle pears over the top of the dough.<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\">To Make the Topping:<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3553-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">In the bowl of the electric mixer, cream together the butter, cream cheese, sugar and salt.  One at a time, add the eggs, beating until well mixed.  Stir in the vanilla and corn syrup, then mix in the flour.  Dollop this mixture over the pear-covered dough.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3553-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is slightly set but still jiggly.  Allow to cool.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar and toasted almonds to serve.  Refrigerate any leftovers.<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am making this for my mom for her Christmas visit. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1462,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[199,555],"tags":[86,498,447],"class_list":["post-1509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cakes","category-recipes","tag-christmas","tag-mom","tag-nancy"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.skurtz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/20111120-092441.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2M8Ef-ol","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":5383,"url":"https:\/\/www.skurtz.com\/?p=5383","url_meta":{"origin":1509,"position":0},"title":"Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies","author":"skurtz","date":"12\/20\/2023","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies FILLING2\/3 cup creamy peanut butter (170 grams )2\/3 cup powdered sugar (80 grams )2 pinches flaky seas saltCOOKIE1\/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature for a mixer, cold is fine for food processor (115 grams or 4 ounces)1\/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more to\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;What's For Dinner&quot;","block_context":{"text":"What's For Dinner","link":"https:\/\/www.skurtz.com\/?cat=551"},"img":{"alt_text":"Peanut Butter Munchies","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.skurtz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/20110216-023555.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.skurtz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/20110216-023555.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.skurtz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/20110216-023555.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.skurtz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/20110216-023555.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.skurtz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/20110216-023555.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1792,"url":"https:\/\/www.skurtz.com\/?p=1792","url_meta":{"origin":1509,"position":1},"title":"Peanut Butter Munchies","author":"skurtz","date":"12\/15\/2010","format":false,"excerpt":"These have turned themselves into a Christmas tradition by being so awesome. 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