Pear and Ginger Cake
Ginger has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and is known for its anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Pear and Ginger Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Peel and core the pears, then slice them into thin wedges.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
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Fold in the sliced pears.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a glaze.
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Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
