Ingredients for Gingerbread Pear Upside Down Cake
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, plus 1/4 cup (57g) for the pan
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar, plus 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 4-6 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
- Brown Sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) molasses
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Boiling Water
- All Purpose Flour
- Ground Ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Gingerbread Pear Upside Down Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch round cake pan or 9-inch square cake pan.
- Melt 1/4 cup (57g) butter and brush evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar over the melted butter.
- Arrange about 4-6 ripe pear slices, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices, over the sugar in a decorative pattern.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter and 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in 1/2 cup (120ml) molasses.
- In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1 tablespoon boiling water. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the dissolved baking soda, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly over the pears in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake.
- Invert a serving plate over the pan and carefully flip the cake onto the plate.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
160g
Fat
82g
Carbs
27g
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