FRESH GINGER CAKE
Categories Cake Ginger Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Pear Cognac/Armagnac Winter Molasses Sour Cream Gourmet
Yield Serves 2 with leftovers
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Caramelize pears:
- Peel pears and cut each pear lengthwise into 6 wedges, discarding cores. In a bowl toss pears with lemon juice. In a heavy skillet just large enough to hold pears in one layer melt butter over moderate heat and cook pears, shaking skillet, 3 minutes. Sprinkle pears with sugar and cook, shaking skillet and turning pears, until sugar is melted and pears are tender. Transfer pears with a slotted spoon to bowl.
- Boil sugar mixture remaining in skillet stirring occasionally and swirling skillet until it begins to turn a golden caramel. Remove skillet from heat and carefully add water, brandy, and cream. Return skillet to heat and simmer sauce, stirring until smooth and thickened slightly. Return pears to skillet and cook until heated through.
- Serve pears and sauce with ice cream.
- Make cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a bowl whisk together molasses, sour cream, butter, brown sugar, egg, gingerroot, and zest until smooth and sift in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir batter until just combined and spread evenly in baking pan. Bake cake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a rack 5 minutes and turn out onto rack.
- Server cake with caramelized pears and ice cream.
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GAMING MUNIB FF
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
mistysky3277
[email protected]This cake is delicious! I love the combination of ginger and cinnamon.
Joe Banjila
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
MD ADAL APEL
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overbaked it.
Stop Motion And Others
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger, but this cake was surprisingly good. The ginger flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy.
Nagena Begum
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up fresh ginger. It's also a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.
Sandy Elmasery
[email protected]I made this cake for a friend's birthday and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Muhammad Hadeeb
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The ginger flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cake itself is moist and fluffy.
daydr3am
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the ginger flavor is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Arafat N islam
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out moist and flavorful. The ginger flavor was just right, not too strong and not too weak.
Patel Dhirendra
[email protected]This cake was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The cake itself was moist and flavorful, but the ginger flavor was a bit too strong for me.
malikali malikali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger, but this cake was surprisingly delicious! The ginger flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
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[email protected]This is the best ginger cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the ginger flavor is just perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Monica Phyllis
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Abiola Oluwasola
[email protected]This ginger cake is a delightful treat! The flavors are perfectly balanced, with the ginger providing a warm and spicy kick that is complemented by the sweetness of the cake. The texture is moist and fluffy, and the cake has a beautiful golden crust.