Fresh Ginger and Pear Cake

Name: Fresh Ginger and Pear Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 slices
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 3 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 3/4 tsp ground cardamom; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 2-3 ripe pears, sliced; A couple tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
8 slices
Calories
346 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Fresh Ginger and Pear Cake

Julie Valencia

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Fresh Ginger and Pear Cake ~ this buttery breakfast cake is lightly spiced with fresh ginger and cardamom, and topped with fresh juicy pears.

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated about a 3 inch piece of ginger
3/4 tsp ground cardamom
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2-3 ripe pears, sliced
A couple tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Set oven to 350F. Butter a 9 inch springform pan.
In an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
Add the eggs, one at a time, letting each become fully incorporated.
Add the baking powder, salt, ginger, and cardamom, and mix briefly to combine.
Add the flour, and mix to combine, alternating with the Greek yogurt.
Give the mixture a final stir by hand to make sure everything is evenly incorporated, and spread the batter into your prepared pan.
Arrange your pear slices on top of the cake, pushing them into the batter very slightly.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is puffed and starting to turn golden on top.
Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the springform pan. Continue to cool on a baking rack, and dust with powdered sugar when completely cooled.

Notes

You'll notice I placed the slices of pear casually on the surface of my cake, but if you want to take more time you can arrange them in a pretty spiral pattern.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 107mg (4%) Potassium 188mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 467IU (9%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	346kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	51g	17%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0.5g	25%
Cholesterol	101mg	34%
Sodium	107mg	4%
Potassium	188mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	30g	60%
Vitamin A	467IU	9%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	58mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%