There is no subtle way to say this. This cake screams Christmas.
To start with, it’s gingerbread, the aroma alone of which is embedded in the definition of this holiday. That aroma, of course, is paired with an ultra-rich, moist cake that is at once dense, but also light.
LEMON PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN GINGERBREAD CAKE
Start to finish: 1 hour 20 minutes (40 minutes active)
Servings: 16
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
1/2 cup white wine
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
3 large pears, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 tablespoon dry ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
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