Ginger-Pear Upside-Down Cake

Upside-Down Cake

Ginger-Pear Upside-Down Cake

Ginger-Pear Upside-Down Cake
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    12

A warm, spiced, and utterly comforting dessert that beautifully marries the sweetness of pears with the zesty warmth of ginger, all crowned with a delectable, slightly caramelized top.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    68 g
  • Cholesterol
    66 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    402 mg
  • Sugar
    45 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Place 1/3 cup butter in a 9-inch square pan and set in the preheating oven to melt. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Stir molasses, brown sugar, and ginger into the melted butter. Arrange pear halves, cut-side down, evenly over the mixture. (5 minutes)

04

Step

In a large bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. (3 minutes)

05

Step

Add milk, softened butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined. (2 minutes)

06

Step

Beat in egg until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)

07

Step

Gently pour batter evenly over the arranged pears in the pan. (2 minutes)

08

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 40 to 50 minutes. (50 minutes)

09

Step

Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

10

Step

Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake. Place a serving plate on top of the pan and carefully flip the cake onto the plate.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of rum or bourbon to the molasses mixture.
Fresh pears can be used instead of canned, but ensure they are ripe but firm for best results.
Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Gillian Bailey

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Pearlie Boyer

    Jun 15, 2025

    This cake is absolutely divine! The ginger adds such a lovely warmth.

  • Rex Willms

    May 29, 2025

    I used fresh pears, and it was incredible! A definite crowd-pleaser.

  • Yvonne Hammes

    May 28, 2025

    Easy to follow recipe, and the cake turned out perfectly. My family loved it!

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