Does anyone know the adjustments for high altitude? Approx. 6000 feet? Would LOVE to make this for thanksgiving!

Did a test run prior to Thanksgiving, glad I did. My pears were ripe and quickly got mushy- use firmer pears. Found cake had more of a coffee cake texture, not really cake like but perhaps the dense texture is needed to support the pears. I used Brandy since I had no bourbon and was very good. Mixed reviews from family but will take for Thanksgiving since I was looking for something not too sweet or rich.

I baked this cake and then read the reviews when I went to pin it on my "Best thing I ever made" board. I was worried because the reviews were not very kind. BUT everyone thought it was yummy. All the flavors work together. This is a good addition to the dessert buffet and I can't wait to have a piece the Day AFTER Thanksgiving for breakfast. You need to give this one a try. Worth the effort.

I made this for a Christmas party last night. While guests raved about it, I was mildly disappointed. As another reviewer said, the cake wasn't particularly fluffy, despite the folded-in egg-whites. In fact, when cut, it was a little bit dry & crumbly. The presentation (before being cut), however, is quite stunning, especially for a party. I definitely recommend using more spices for the batter itself - not just in the candied pecans. More cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.

This recipe was decent although the cake wasn't as fluffy as I thought it was going to be. Usually folding in beaten egg whites results in sponge-like cakes, but this one was not. Also, I strongly do not recommend adding bourbon to the whipped creamed topping. I did and it was way too strong. Perhaps a milder liquor such as Kahlua or Baileys would work better.

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This was fabulous! The cake was moist, even though I mistakenly used 9" pans instead of 8" and consequently overbaked it. The only thing I would change is to increase the pears. I think you could use about 6-7 without the layers slipping. I couldn't use alcohol in the whipped cream because there were children among the guests, but I think a pear or apple brandy would be nicer than bourbon. I added a drop each of almond and orange extract, which was better than plain cream.