Ginger-Pear Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Ginger-Pear Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter; 1/4 cup molasses; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 20 ounces canned pear halves, drained; Cake Batter:; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup milk; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg

Servings: persons

1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
20 ounces canned pear halves, drained
Cake Batter:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Place 1/3 cup butter in a 9-inch square pan and set in the preheating oven to melt, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir molasses, brown sugar, and ginger into the melted butter. Arrange pears cut-side down over mixture.
4
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Add milk, 1/3 cup butter, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg until combined, about 2 minutes. Pour batter over pears.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
6
Run a knife around the edge of the pan; place a plate on top of the cake and flip carefully.

748

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup butter, 1/4 cup molasses, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Ginger-Pear Upside-Down 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 Upside-Down Cake

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