Description
A delightful cake featuring tender chunks of ripe pears and aromatic ginger, perfect for cozy gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (1 1/3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 100g (1/2 cup) light brown sugar
- 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 150ml (2/3 cup) milk
- 1 large egg
- 100g (1/4 cup) dark treacle or molasses
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
- 100g (1/2 cup) golden syrup
- 50g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 50g (1/4 cup) light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and prepare a 20cm (8-inch) cake tin by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- Sift together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, milk, egg, and dark treacle until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in the diced pears.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top, then bake for 35–40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by combining golden syrup, butter, and light brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth.
- Once the cake is baked, poke holes in the top and pour the warm glaze over it, allowing it to seep in.
- Let the cake cool slightly before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Consider adding spices like nutmeg, citrus zest, or nuts for creative twists.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg