INGREDIENTS
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1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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6 tablespoons butter, cut into several pieces
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2 pears, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges
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1½ cups whole wheat flour
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1¼ cups granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ginger powder
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⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
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2 large eggs
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½ cup vegetable oil
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½ cup whole milk
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2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
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For the caramel sauce:
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½ cup whipping cream
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½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract