Spiced Ginger Pear Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This spiced ginger pear cake is a delightful dessert that combines the warmth of ginger with the sweetness of ripe pears. It’s perfect for any occasion, whether you’re serving it at a family gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home.

The recipe is simple and requires basic baking techniques. Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Delicious Ginger Pear Cake Recipe

This ginger pear cake features a moist and flavorful base made with fresh pears and ground ginger, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The cake takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the diced pears and nuts if using.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.