INGREDIENTS
1
cup/227 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature, more to grease the pan
1
cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1/2
cup/100 grams dark brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp
baking powder
1 tsp
fine sea salt
1 tsp
vanilla extract
1 tsp
grated nutmeg
1/8 tsp
ground clove
1/2 tsp
baking soda
4
large eggs, at room temperature
4
large pears (2 1/4 pounds/1 kilogram), peeled, cored and shredded or finely chopped (to yield 2 1/2 cups)
2 3/4
cups/350 grams all-purpose flour
3/4
cup/75 grams rolled oats
1/2 cup
toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
5
tablespoons/70 grams unsalted butter
2
tablespoons/25 grams dark brown sugar
1
cup/125 grams confectioners’ sugar
3
tablespoons/45 milliliters heavy cream or milk, more as needed
1 tsp
vanilla extract
salt