Ingredients
3 large eggs2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups vegetable oil3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled pears (about 2 medium)1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons whole milk
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium speed. Gradually add sugar and oil; beat thoroughly. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in pears and vanilla. (The batter will be stiff.)
Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
In a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar and milk; beat until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake. Cool completely.
