Diana Henry’s pecan and pear upside-down cake recipe

Ground ginger gives this cake a warming feel.

Diana Henry’s pecan and pear upside-down cake recipe

SERVES

10

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

20

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

40

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • For the fruit and nuts:

  • 75g unsalted butter

  • 115g caster sugar

  • 350g firm pears (about 2)

  • 140g cranberries

  • 75g pecans

  • For the cake:

  • 120g unsalted butter, softened

  • 200g caster sugar

  • 2 large eggs, separated

  • Drop of vanilla extract

  • 210g self-raising flour

  • 1tsp baking powder

  • 1tsp ground ginger (optional)

  • 175ml full-fat milk

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