Pear Gingerbread

Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of autumn with this Pear Gingerbread recipe, a delightful twist on the classic gingerbread cake! Featuring tender chunks of ripe pears nestled in a moist, molasses-rich batter, this dessert balances the robust warmth of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with the natural sweetness of fruit. Softened with tangy buttermilk and baked to perfection, each bite offers a cozy blend of sweet, spiced, and fruity flavors. Perfectly suited for festive gatherings or a comforting treat on chilly days, this cake is simple to prepare and yields impressive results. Serve it with a dusting of powdered sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an irresistible finish. Both comforting and elegant, this pear gingerbread promises to be a new fall favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 2 whole large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, toss the diced pears with 1 teaspoon of flour to evenly coat them. This will help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the batter. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the molasses to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 5

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 8

Gently fold in the diced pears until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 11

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 12

Optional: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar just before serving for a decorative touch.

Step 13

Serve slices of pear gingerbread plain or with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1336.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3291.2

Total Fat 115.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 650.5mg	0%
Sodium 2899.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 534.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 324.7g
Protein 45.6g	0%

Vitamin D 175.2IU	0%
Calcium 841.6mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 3646.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.9%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 63.7%