PEAR-CRANBERRY GINGERBREAD CAKE

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I love the warm, spicy flavors and festive fall fruits in this upside-down gingerbread cake. It's simple enough to whip up for lunch boxes, but also has a place at any holiday buffet. -Christina Metke, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, melted, divided
2/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3 medium pears, sliced
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3/4 cup brewed chai tea
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Pour 1/4 cup melted butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 1/3 cup brown sugar. Arrange pears and cranberries in a single layer over brown sugar., In a small bowl, beat the brewed tea, sugar, molasses, egg and remaining butter and brown sugar until well blended. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually beat into tea mixture until blended., Spoon over pears. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Stacie
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. The pears and cranberries add a nice touch of sweetness and tartness.


Raja Ansari
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This cake is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm and comforting, with a delicious blend of spices.


D Moreland
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I've never made gingerbread cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfect!


Rafi JoHn
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This cake is easy to make and it's so delicious! The pears and cranberries add a nice festive touch.


mia sahrin
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this cake was really good. The ginger flavor was subtle and the cake was very moist.


DIEHARD
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This cake is dense and moist, with a perfect balance of spices. The pears and cranberries add a nice touch of sweetness and tartness.


aashma sunar
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Levi Andrea
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover pears and cranberries. It's also a great holiday dessert.


Jennifer Swilley
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of pears and cranberries, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors complemented each other perfectly.


Ntandane Juba
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This cake is so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Laxmi Budha
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the ginger adds a nice warmth.


Francois Van der Merwe
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This gingerbread cake was a hit with my family! The combination of pears, cranberries, and ginger was perfect, and the cake was moist and flavorful.


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