Pear Ginger Cake

Name: Pear Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 2 medium bosc pears, unripe (275 grams, plus a few extra slices for topping); 1 inch knob of fresh ginger (peeled); 1 cup neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil (200 grams); 1 cup white sugar (220 grams); 1 cup dark brown sugar (lightly packed, 135 grams); 2 cups all-purpose flour (280 grams); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (use half if using Morton's); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon each of all spice & clove; 1/2 cup granulated sugar (110 grams); 2 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons salted butter (cut into pieces); 1/4 cup heavy cream; Pinch of salt

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

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!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:09:08 GMT