Preparation:
Beat oil, sugar and eggs in a bowl until smooth. Halve and core pears; finely chop pears to measure 1 cup. Combine flour with dry ingredients; mix into creamed mixture alternating with buttermilk. Fold chopped pears and raisins into batter. Pour into a greased 13" x 9" pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven 30 to 40 minutes, until tester comes out clean and dry. Cool in pan 10 minutes; invert and cool on rack.
To prepare icing; beat cream cheese with butter until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla. Gradually add milk until icing is smooth and spreadable. Spread icing on cake. |
