Ingredients

1/3

cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

1/3

cup chopped pecans

2

tablespoons packed brown sugar

2

tablespoons butter, melted

1 3/4

cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

1/2

cup granulated sugar

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1

teaspoon baking soda

1

teaspoon ground ginger

1/2

teaspoon salt

2/3

cup vegetable oil

1/3

cup buttermilk

2

eggs

1 1/2

cups diced peeled pears (about 2 medium)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom of 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix all streusel ingredients; set aside.

In large bowl, mix 1 3/4 cups flour, granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking soda, ginger and salt with spoon. Add oil, buttermilk and eggs; mix with spoon until blended. Stir in pears. Spread batter in pan; sprinkle with streusel.

Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until deep golden brown and set on top. Cool 15 minutes. Serve warm or cool.