Pear Upside-Down Gingerbread Cake Recipe

Name: Pear Upside-Down Gingerbread Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pear; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled, grated, divided; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; cooking spray; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 cup flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon clove; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon powdered sugar; Garnish; mint leaf (optional); raspberries (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb pear
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled, grated, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
cooking spray
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Garnish
mint leaf (optional)
raspberries (optional)

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["Heat oven to 350 F Peel, core, and slice pears lengthwise into 1/4"" slices.", "Combine 1 Tbls ginger, lemon juice, and pear slices.", "Coat a 9"" x 2"" round cake pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with granulated sugar.", "Arrange pears in bottom of pan in a circular pattern.", "Combine brown sugar and butter in a large mixer bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended.", "Beat in egg.", "Add buttermilk, molasses, and 1 Tbls ginger; beat until well blended.", "Combine flour and remaining ingredients EXCEPT powdered sugar.", "Add flour mixture to batter; stir until well blended.", "Pour over pears.", "Bake 40 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center.", "Cool in pan 20 minutes on wire rack.", "Sprinkle a serving plate with powdered sugar.", "Invert cake onto serving plate.", "When completely cool, garnish with mint leaves and raspberries."]

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pear, 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled, grated, divided, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Pear Upside-Down Gingerbread 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.

Pear Upside-Down Gingerbread Cake

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