Spiced Pear and Ginger Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This Pear and Ginger Cake recipe combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the warm spice of ginger, creating a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, making it a favorite among cake lovers.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this cake recipe is easy to follow and can be enjoyed as a snack or a sweet treat after dinner.

Delicious Pear and Ginger Cake Recipe

This cake features tender pieces of pear and a hint of ginger, resulting in a moist and aromatic dessert. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Fold in the diced pears and crystallized ginger if using.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 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 to cool completely. Serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.