Description
A deliciously moist cake made with ripe pears and ginger, topped with a creamy cinnamon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150g) chopped ripe pears
- 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans
For the cinnamon cream:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pears by washing, peeling, and chopping them into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then fold in the chopped pears.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, whip the heavy cream until it thickens, then add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with cinnamon cream drizzled on top or on the side.
Notes
- Ensure pears are ripe for maximum moisture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light.
- Check oven temperature for accurate baking.
- Allow cooling time to prevent breaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sticky Pear and Ginger Cake, Cinnamon Cream, Dessert, Baking, Pear Cake