Autumn Pear Apple Pudding Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Autumn Pear Apple Pudding Cake

• Pears
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Unsalted Butter
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger (use if using pears)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Tap Water

How to Make Autumn Pear Apple Pudding Cake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch square or 9-inch round baking pan.
2. **Prepare the fruit:** Peel and slice 2 medium pears or 3 medium apples. If using pears, set aside 1 teaspoon ground ginger. If using apples, set aside 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
3. Arrange the fruit in the prepared pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
4. **Make the cake batter:** In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large egg.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the reserved spice (ginger or cinnamon).
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1/2 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Pour the batter over the fruit in the pan, spreading evenly.
8. **Make the topping:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and the reserved spice (ginger or cinnamon).
9. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.
10. Carefully pour 1/2 cup boiling water over the topping. It will puddle – that's okay!
11. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is nicely browned.
12. Let cool slightly before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
13. Yield: 8-9 servings