Pear and Ginger Cake with a Maple Glaze from New Zealand
New Zealand is famous for its juicy and flavorful pears.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Pear and Ginger Cake with a Maple Glaze from New Zealand
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Peel and core the pears, then thinly slice them. Set aside.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in the sliced pears and ginger.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Meanwhile, prepare the maple glaze by heating the maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack and remove the pan. Allow the cake to cool completely.
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Once cooled, drizzle the maple glaze over the cake.
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Sprinkle confectioners' sugar on top for garnish.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 244kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.6g18%
- Total Carbohydrate 31.2g11%
- Sugars 19.1g
- Protein 3.2g7%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
