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Date Pear Ginger Cake

Indulge in this easy-to-make, moist Date Pear Ginger Cake with a delightful blend of dates, pears, and ginger that fills your kitchen with heavenly aromas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 cup pears, peeled and diced Use ripe pears for extra sweetness
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs Substitute with 1/4 cup applesauce for vegan option
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  4. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped dates, diced pears, and nuts if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  3. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store this cake in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.