INGREDIENTS
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Softened unsalted butter for the pan
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For the topping
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2 medium firm-ripe Bosc pears (about 1 lb.)
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1 recipe Basic Caramel
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2 oz. (4 Tbs.) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
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For the cake
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6-3/4 oz. (1-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
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1-3/4 tsp. baking powder
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1/2 tsp. ground ginger
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1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp. table salt
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1-1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
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4 oz. (8 Tbs.) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs