Pear and ginger cake

Pure delight.

This cake is a wonderful harmony of spicy ginger, rich batter and sweet fruit. To get the balance right, be sure to use the full amount of ginger and really fill the bottom layer with pears, packed tightly. Note the low baking temperature, which allows the soft batter to cook through.

It’s autumn – the shops are full of pears, and the pears are full of flavour. These two great recipes from Nigel Slater make the most of them

This cake uses both fresh pear and fresh ginger root, making it uniquely moist, flavorful, and one of my absolute favorite cakes to bake throughout the fall and holiday season. Add homemade caramel drizzle for a comforting dessert!

This pear and ginger dessert is like a tarte tatin, but with a cake base. When the cake comes out of the oven it is flipped upside down, revealing the pears covered by the caramel and ginger syrup. Created by Lynda Booth, Dublin Cookery School. Get this recipe and more from her cook book From Lynda’s Table

This boldly spiced upside-down pear gingerbread cake combines the best holiday spices with juicy pears, brown sugar caramel sauce, and cool whipped cream.

Sticky pear and ginger cake is dark, moist and incredibly easy to make. With juicy chunks of pears and crunchy pecans scattered over the sticky syrupy surface, it’s the perfect winter dessert.

This rich ginger, pear and pecan slice is the perfect cake to enjoy with a cuppa on a chilly day. Wrap it up and take on a frosty walk. Why not take a flask of our warming chai-spiced latte on your winter walk, too?

This simple sticky pear and ginger cake recipe is the perfect way to get you in the mood for autumn. Containing sugar, spice and everything nice, this recipe is the perfect addition to any dinner party menu.

Fresh Ginger and Pear Upside-down Cake. Spiced up with a fresh hint of lemon as well as cinnamon and cardamom. Perfect for sunday coffe time, brunch or even breakfast.