Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake

Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake

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This Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake is a beautiful and flavorful dessert. The tender gingerbread cake is topped with caramelized pears, making it an elegant and delicious treat. Serve with a...

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  • Baking pan
  • Saucepan
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paring knife
  • Cutting board
  • Peeler
  • Toothpick
  • Aluminum foil
  • Serving platter
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon

Ingredients

  • 4 firm mediumpears
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) unsulphured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand)
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) hot water (about100°F (38°C))
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 largeegg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

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