Easy Pear and Ginger Cake Topped With Silky Chocolate

This pear and ginger cake traybake topped with silky chocolate inspired by Jamie Oliver is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with the warm flavours of ginger perfectly complementing the juicy pears. And the best part? This recipe is simple and straightforward, so even novice bakers can create a show-stopping dessert.

Plus, the addition of the smooth and creamy chocolate topping takes this cake to the next level, making it a dessert that everyone will love. So whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just looking for a sweet treat, this pear and ginger cake is sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

• 4 Eggs
• 200 g Dark Brown Sugar
• 200 g Self-Raising Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder (level)
• 200 g Ground Almonds
• 100 g Dark Chocolate Chips
• 100 g Milk Chocolate
• 100 g Dark Chocolate
• 1 Large Pear (Peeled and sliced into chunks)
• 3 tsp Ground Ginger (or fresh)
• 200 ml Oil

How to make pear and ginger cake

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 180℃FAN/200℃. Line a baking tray or roasting tin 20cm x 30cm approx. with baking paper.

STEP 2: Whisk the eggs, sugar and oil in a bowl, then fold in the flour, ground ginger, baking powder, ground almonds and chocolate chips.

STEP 3: Pour the mixture into the tin and level out. Add the pear pieces on top, poking them into the batter. Bake for 30 minutes or until the skewer comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes the transfer to a wire rack.

STEP 4: Break up the chocolate into a bowl and melt in the microwave, 30 seconds at a time. Using a tablespoon add the chocolate sauce sauce on top of the cake in any direction.

Cut into slices and serve.

Pear and Ginger Cake With Fresh Pears

This pear and ginger cake made with fresh pears is a must-try recipe for any dessert lover. I used one large ripe pear or you can use two small pears. If you don’t have fresh ones you can easily use tinned pears.

Here are just a few reasons why you’ll love it:

• Fresh pears give this cake a juicy and flavorful texture that is hard to resist.
• The combination of ginger and pears creates a warm and spicy flavor that is perfect for fall and winter.
• This recipe is easy to make and requires only a handful of simple ingredients.
• The cake is moist and tender, making it a delicious and satisfying dessert.
• The chocolate topping adds a luxurious touch that takes this cake to the next level.
• This recipe is versatile and can be served as a dessert or even as a breakfast treat.
• The aroma of baking pears and ginger will fill your home and create a cosy and inviting atmosphere.

Overall, this pear and ginger cake made with fresh pears is a recipe that you’ll want to keep in your collection for years to come.

Storage

Keep the cake in the baking paper a d store in a airtight container or cake tin. Eat within 5 days, if they will last that long!!!