This is a wonderful cake and so easy to make. No, I didn't really taste the pears, but I didn't care. My family said it tasted a lot like angel food cake and I agree though it's denser and more moist. I will definitely make this again. It would be great in the summer with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Definitely a keeper.

Reviewed On: Dec. 2, 2008

This recipe is really, really good! I made this particular recipe because I already had the ingredients. I made it with 3 eggs since that's all I had and beat it longer in the stand mixer. It came out light and moist. It did fall a little in the middle, but that really didn't matter since it rose to the top of pan. I did sprinkle the pan with a tablespoon of sugar (after spraying with Pam for baking) and it didn't burn. Thanks for the recipe! I'll make this again and maybe try it with half applesauce since it's pretty heavy on the oil.

Reviewed On: Dec. 2, 2008

I made this today for the first time using the suggestions of using coffee instead of water and upping the cocoa to 6 tbsps. I really liked the way it came out dense, rich and really moist. I made a quick frosting to drizzle over it. Basically it's about 1 1/2 cup to 2 cups powdered sugar mixed with 2 heaping tbsps. cocoa powder. Add a little milk and some vanilla and whisk it smooth. Drizzle it over warm cake. Really good and easy. I think the next time I make this I'll try adding a little cinnamon to the batter for an almost Texas sheet cake kind of taste. Love this recipe! Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed On: Nov. 10, 2008