Jamie Oliver Pear and Ginger Cake
A deliciously moist cake combining the sweetness of pears with warming ground ginger, perfect for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Pears
- 2 pieces Pears – 2 ripe but firm, peeled, cored, and sliced.
Self-raising flour
- 225 grams Self-raising flour – 225g, for a light texture.
Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger – 1 teaspoon, for warmth.
Butter
- 125 grams Butter – 125g, softened, adds richness.
Caster sugar
- 125 grams Caster sugar – 125g, sweetens the cake.
Eggs
- 2 large Eggs – 2 large, for structure.
Golden syrup
- 2 tablespoons Golden syrup – 2 tablespoons, enhances sweetness.
Milk
- 2 tablespoons Milk – 2 tablespoons, for moisture.
Pears (for decoration)
- 1 piece Pears – 1 ripe, thinly sliced, for decoration.
Demerara sugar
- 2 tablespoons Demerara sugar – 2 tablespoons, for a crunchy topping.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a cake tin.
- Mix flour and ground ginger in a bowl. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then fold in the flour mixture, golden syrup, and milk.
- Fold in sliced pears (reserve some for decoration). Pour batter into the prepared tin.
- Arrange remaining pear slices on top and sprinkle with Demerara sugar. Bake for 45 minutes.
Notes
Use ripe but firm pears for the best texture and flavor.