Ingredients and Weight:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
35-40 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange pear slices over the sugar mixture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in ginger.
- Pour batter over pears.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and decadent
- Warm and comforting
- Perfect for special occasions
- Easy to prepare
User Comments:
- "This cake was absolutely delicious! The ginger added a unique and flavorful twist."
- "The pears were perfectly cooked and the cake was so moist."
- "This is my new favorite upside-down cake recipe."
- "I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it."
- "The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a spicier cake, use more ginger.
- For a sweeter cake, use more brown sugar.
- Be sure to flour the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
- Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before inverting to prevent it from breaking.
