Fresh Ginger and Pear Cake
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4.6
Fresh Ginger and Pear Cake
Description
The cake starts by creaming room-temperature unsalted butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Eggs are added one at a time for structure, followed by dry ingredients including baking powder, salt, fresh grated ginger, and ground cardamom for aromatic warmth. All-purpose flour and Greek yogurt are folded in alternately, producing a moist, smooth batter.
The batter is spread into a buttered 9-inch springform pan, then ripe pear slices are arranged atop, slightly pressed into the batter for integration during baking. The cake bakes at 350°F for about 40-45 minutes until puffed and golden. Cooling allows the crumb to set before removing from the pan and dusting with powdered sugar for a light sweetness and presentation.
The cake offers tender crumb texture complemented by the fresh zing of ginger and fragrance of cardamom, balanced by pear’s natural juiciness. It fits well as a lightly spiced dessert or snack, especially in cooler seasons.
The pear slices can be casually placed or arranged in a decorative spiral to enhance appearance.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp ginger about a 3 inch piece of ginger, fresh, grated
- 3/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2-3 pear ripe, sliced
- powdered sugar a couple tablespoons for dusting
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 may arrange the pear slices on top in a casual manner or spend extra time making a spiral pattern for presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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