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Sticky Pear and Ginger Cake

Sticky Pear and Ginger Cake
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Enjoy the warmth and comfort of Sticky Pear and Ginger Cake, a delightful dessert that transforms ripe pears and zesty ginger into a moist, spiced treat. This cake is perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet ending to your evening meals. Topped with a rich sticky glaze, it becomes an impressive centerpiece on any table. Whether served warm with cream or at room temperature, this cake is sure to delight your guests and elevate your dessert game.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) cake tin with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, light brown sugar, milk, egg, and dark treacle until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the diced pears gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 35–40 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  7. For the glaze: Combine golden syrup, butter, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth.
  8. Poke holes in the warm cake and pour over the glaze to soak in.
  9. Let cool slightly before slicing; serve warm or at room temperature.

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