Description
A delightful Pear Gingerbread Upside Down Cake that combines warm spices with sweet, juicy pears, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced pears and 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Cook until the pears are tender and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the remaining butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and eggs, mixing well. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Grease a round cake pan and pour the caramelized pears into the bottom. Pour the gingerbread batter over the pears, spreading it evenly. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week.
- To reheat, warm individual slices in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds.
- For freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil; can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pear Gingerbread Upside Down Cake, dessert, holiday cake, gingerbread, pears