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Amazing Pear Ginger Upside-Down Cake

Pear Ginger Upside-Down Cake
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A delightful upside-down cake featuring tender pears and warming ginger, perfect for a cozy seasonal treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of cloves. Mix well.
  3. Pour this mixture into the prepared cake pan and arrange the pear slices evenly over the caramel mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves.
  5. In a large bowl, cream together the softened 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter evenly over the pears in the cake pan.
  9. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Ensure your pears are ripe but still firm so they hold their shape during baking.
  • You can add a tablespoon of fresh grated ginger to the batter for an extra ginger kick.
  • Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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