PEAR-CRANBERRY GINGERBREAD CAKE

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I love the warm, spicy flavors and festive fall fruits in this upside-down gingerbread cake. It's simple enough to whip up for lunch boxes, but also has a place at any holiday buffet. -Christina Metke, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, melted, divided
2/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3 medium pears, sliced
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3/4 cup brewed chai tea
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Pour 1/4 cup melted butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 1/3 cup brown sugar. Arrange pears and cranberries in a single layer over brown sugar., In a small bowl, beat the brewed tea, sugar, molasses, egg and remaining butter and brown sugar until well blended. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually beat into tea mixture until blended., Spoon over pears. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Dana Sorgatz
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Loved it!


Pakhtoon Khwa
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The flavor was amazing and it was a big hit at my holiday party. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mokles Babu
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The cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Bishajit Sd
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This cake was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the moist texture and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.


Forever R. R
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I loved the unique flavor of this cake! The cranberries and ginger were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Umer Naveed
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Easy to make and turned out great!


Alexander Berglund
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This cake was absolutely delicious! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect holiday treat. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Alex Rowin
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


naim ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Jesus Castro
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The cake was delicious! The cranberries and ginger gave it a perfect tart-sweet flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Leelee cnda
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This cake was amazing! I made it for my holiday party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture. I will definitely be making this cake again!


theresa jacobs crous
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The cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Kai Craig
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive holiday cake.


Nonhlanhla Nontando
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cranberries and ginger gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Salal Khan
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This gingerbread cake was a huge hit at my holiday party! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making it again next year.