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Jamie Oliver Pear and Ginger Cake

Jamie Oliver Pear and Ginger Cake

  • Author: Ekani Ella
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 50
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Description

Jamie Oliver’s Pear and Ginger Cake is a rich, spiced cake made with fresh pears and ground ginger. The moist texture of the cake is complemented by the sweetness of the pears and the warm spice, making it an ideal dessert or tea-time treat.


Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • Pears – 2 ripe but firm, peeled, cored, and sliced.
  • Self-raising flour – 225g, for a light texture.
  • Ground ginger – 1 teaspoon, for warmth.
  • Butter – 125g, softened, adds richness.
  • Caster sugar – 125g, sweetens the cake.
  • Eggs – 2 large, for structure.
  • Golden syrup – 2 tablespoons, enhances sweetness.
  • Milk – 2 tablespoons, for moisture.

For the Topping:

  • Pears – 1 ripe, thinly sliced, for decoration.
  • Demerara sugar – 2 tablespoons, for a crunchy topping.

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Tin

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F.
  • Grease and line the base of the cake tin with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, sift together the self-raising flour and ground ginger. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and caster sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.

Step 4: Add the Wet Ingredients

  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • Stir in the golden syrup and milk, mixing until smooth.

Step 5: Combine and Add the Pears

  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the sliced pears, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 6: Assemble and Decorate

  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and level the surface with a spatula.
  • Arrange the additional sliced pear decoratively on top of the batter.
  • Sprinkle with demerara sugar for a caramelized, crunchy topping.

Step 7: Bake the Cake

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8: Cool and Serve

  • Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with cream or ice cream.