Pear Sour Cream Coffee Cake

1 c. butter, softened

2 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

8 oz sour cream

2 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking powder

1 c. pared and grated pear

Topping:

1 c. finely chopped nuts (I don't use)

5 T. Brown sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

preheat oven 325. have all ingredients at room temperature. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Fold in eggs, vanilla and sour cream; mix well. In separate bowl, stir flour, salt and baking powder together. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. use a spoon to stir in grated pears. Spoon batter into a greased 9x13 baking dish (or can do mini loaf or bread pans). Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake 40-50 minutes or until center springs back when pressed lightly. serves 16-20