Step 1: Preheat and Prepare the Pan

• • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

• • Grease and line a 23cm (9-inch) round cake tin with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Butter Mixture

• • In a saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar, and molasses over low heat.

• • Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.

Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients

• • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

• • Slowly add the melted butter mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently.

• • Beat in the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until a smooth batter forms.

Step 5: Add the Pears

• • Gently fold in the pear slices to ensure even distribution in the batter.

Step 6: Bake the Cake

• • Pour the batter into the prepared tin, smoothing the top.

• • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool and Serve

• • Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

• • Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of cream or ice cream.