“Unbelievably Moist Pear and Ginger Cake in 45 Minutes”
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A moist and flavorful cake combining the sweetness of pears with the warmth of ginger.
- Author: Cole Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 (9-inch) cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour.
- Fold in diced pears and grated ginger.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use firm but ripe pears for the best texture.
- Adjust the amount of ginger to suit your taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg