Recipe for Pear Ginger Cake

Making a delicious and moist pear ginger cake is easier than you might think. With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can have a delicious dessert that will be the talk of the dinner table. Here is a step-by-step recipe for making a delicious pear ginger cake:

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk.
4. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the creamed mixture. Fold in the pears, candied ginger, and walnuts.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Tips

• For a lighter cake, substitute 1/2 cup of applesauce for the butter.
• You can also add 1/4 cup of orange juice to the batter for a more citrusy flavor.
• If you want a more intense ginger flavor, add 1 teaspoon of ground ginger to the batter.
• For a more festive presentation, top the cooled cake with a glaze made from 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 cup of confectioners' sugar, and 1 tablespoon of freshly-squeezed lemon juice.

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