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                               Pear Cake

Recipe By     : Unknown
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :
Categories    : Cakes

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1 1/2  cups          boiling water
  1      cup           rolled oats
    1/2  cup           margarine
  1      cup           sugar
  1      cup           brown sugar
  3                    eggs
  1      teaspoon      vanilla
  1 1/2  cups          flour
    1/2  teaspoon      nutmeg
    1/2  teaspoon      ginger
    1/2  teaspoon      cloves
    1/2  cup           chopped nuts
  2      cups          pears -- cored & finely
                       -- chopped
  1      teaspoon      cinnamon
  1      teaspoon      baking soda
    1/2  teaspoon      salt

Pour water over oats and allow to sit for 1/2 hour.  Cream butter and
sugar; beat in eggs and vanilla.  In a large bowl, toss pears with
flour, mix in soda, salt, spices and nuts.  Fold in oatmeal and egg
mixture until thoroughly blended.  Pour into greased and floured baking
pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick
inserted near center comes out clean.  Cool.  Serve with whipped
topping.  La Mesa, California

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