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Ginger-Pear Upside-Down Cake

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Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 50 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $6.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Caramelized Base

    • 🧈 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

STEPS

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, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg until combined, about 2 minutes.

5

Pour batter over pears. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.

6

Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan; place a plate on top of the cake and flip carefully.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

431

Calories

  • 4g
    Protein
  • 68g
    Carbs
  • 17g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Use fresh pears if canned ones are unavailable; peel and slice them into halves.Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.Ensure the cake cools slightly before flipping to prevent it from breaking apart.For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the caramelized base.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.