Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar3 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 2% milk1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drainedTOPPING:1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and lemon zest; mix well. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
Spread batter into a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Slice pear halves; arrange slices in rows on top of batter. Mix topping ingredients until smooth; spread over pears. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.
