Ginger-Pear Cake Recipe

Name: Ginger-Pear Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: ⅔ cup sugar granulated; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 each egg whites; 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 1/4 cup whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (candied); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground; 2 1/2 cups pears unpeeled, shredded; 8 ounces yogurt, low-fat

Servings: persons

⅔ cup sugar granulated
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 each egg whites
1 cup flour, all-purpose
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (candied)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
2 1/2 cups pears unpeeled, shredded
8 ounces yogurt, low-fat

1
Spray a 6-cup fluted tube pan or a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick coating.
2
In a mixing bowl combine the sugars, oil, and egg whites.
3
Stir mixture until well blended.
4
Add the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, the 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, baking soda, and nutmeg.
5
Stir mixture just until moistened.
6
Stir in shredded pears.
7
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
8
Bake in a 350F (180C) F oven for 50 to 55 minutes.
9
Cool completely.
10
For topping, in a bowl combine yogurt and the 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger.
11
Cover and chill several hours before serving.
12
To serve, dollop each serving wtih the ginger-yogurt topping.
13
Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup sugar granulated, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 3 each egg whites, and more.

Yes, Ginger-Pear Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ginger-Pear Cake

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