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Sticky Pear and Ginger Cake

A warm, comforting cake infused with ripe pears and zesty ginger, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 200g
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar 100g
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 100g
  • 2/3 cup milk 150ml
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup dark treacle or molasses 100g
  • 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/2 cup golden syrup 100g
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter 50g
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar 50g

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease and line your cake tin with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, milk, egg, and dark treacle until smooth in another bowl.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the diced pears until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for about 35–40 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  7. While the cake bakes, combine golden syrup, butter, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth.
  8. Once baked, poke holes in the top of the warm cake and pour the warm glaze over it immediately.
  9. Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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