Sticky Ginger Cake with Caramelized Pears
INGREDIENTS
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Ginger Cake:
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
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1 cup chopped dried dates
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1/4 cup peeled and sliced ginger root
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 eggs
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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Glaze:
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1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon dark rum
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Caramelized Pears:
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1 cup sugar
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1/4 cup water
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2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into eights
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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Whipped cream for serving
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