PEAR-GINGER UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Enjoy this sweet and perky cousin to classic pineapple upside-down cake.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and sides of 8- or 9-inch square pan with shortening.
- In 1-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar. Heat to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. Pour into pan; spread evenly. Arrange pear wedges over brown sugar mixture, overlapping tightly and making 2 layers if necessary. Sprinkle 1/4 cup crystallized ginger evenly over pears.
- Toss 1 tablespoon flour and 1/4 cup crystallized ginger to coat; set aside. In medium bowl, mix 1 1/3 cups flour, the baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat 1 cup brown sugar and 6 tablespoons butter with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Add vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition until smooth. Stir in ginger-flour mixture. Spread batter over pears and ginger.
- Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes on cooling rack. Meanwhile, in chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream on high speed until it begins to thicken. Gradually add granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, beating until soft peaks form.
- Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Serve cake warm with Ginger Whipped Cream. Store cake loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg
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Misoo Alkaabi
[email protected]I've never made an upside-down cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.
John Heslin
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a fall gathering. The pears and ginger give it a warm and cozy flavor.
shiza Mem
[email protected]I made this cake in a bundt pan and it turned out beautifully. The cake was evenly browned and the pears were perfectly caramelized.
Mohammad Dawood
[email protected]I'm allergic to pears, so I used apples instead. The cake turned out great! The apples were still firm and the cake was moist and flavorful.
Mpumelelo Msweli
[email protected]This cake was a disaster. I followed the recipe exactly, but it turned out dry and crumbly. I won't be making this again.
Okeke Chinecherem
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.
Mayank Jha
[email protected]I made this cake for my wife's birthday and she loved it. She said it was the best cake she's ever had. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Derek Pocha
[email protected]I'm not a fan of ginger, but I loved this cake. The ginger flavor was subtle and it complemented the pears perfectly. The cake was also very moist and flavorful.
Mark H
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. I used fresh pears from my backyard and they were perfect. The cake was moist and flavorful and the pears were caramelized to perfection.
Norul Huda
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up ripe pears and it's always a hit at parties.
Laura Stone
[email protected]This cake is so pretty and festive. I made it for a holiday party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!
Rigoberto Delossantos
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The cake was dry and the pears were mushy. I won't be making this again.
Randi ko Ban
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The pears were perfectly tender and the cake was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Hanny amos
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a weeknight dessert.
Angie Weesner
[email protected]This pear ginger upside-down cake was a hit! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I loved the crunch of the ginger in the cake and the caramelized pears on top. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely