PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN GINGERBREAD

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I prefer to bake from scratch, but this Christmasy cake mix recipe is a favorite. For a change of pace, use apples and walnuts in place of the pears and pecans. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 medium pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake mix
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Arrange pear slices over pecan mixture, overlapping slightly., Prepare cake mix according to package directions, folding ginger into batter. Pour over pears. Bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

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Adil Adi
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Overall, I thought this cake was very good. The flavors were great, and it was easy to make.


Moriel Shilakoe
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This is the best pear upside-down gingerbread cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the pears are perfectly caramelized.


Rita Dhakal
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The cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the pears were delicious. I think I would use a different gingerbread recipe next time.


Rafi Ullha
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for a fall gathering.


freya powell
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake.


SamuelSenicero
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this cake! The gingerbread is perfectly spiced and the pears add a nice sweetness.


Raihan Rawan
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The cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Marie Kebe
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The cake was a bit dry, but the pears were delicious. I think I would add more butter or oil to the cake batter next time.


KOFIL AHMED
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Bono
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the pears add a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ghost Linken
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This is my new favorite fall dessert! The combination of the pears and the gingerbread is just perfect.


Vivo Y 20
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Natasha Tsetsengoa
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This cake is so delicious! The pears are soft and juicy, and the gingerbread is perfectly spiced. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Moson Raj
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big success! Everyone loved it. The cake was easy to make and looked beautiful when it came out of the oven.


Ruth Uwakwe
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This upside-down gingerbread cake with pears was a hit! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pears were perfectly caramelized. I loved the combination of the sweet pears and the spicy gingerbread. It was a perfect fall dessert.