Topping

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 1/2 cups (about 1 medium) ripe Bartlett or Bosc pear, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch slices

Cake

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  Select product: Imitation Clear Vanilla Flavor Extract, 8 oz.

  Imitation Clear Vanilla Flavor Extract, 8 oz.

  $5.19
• 1/3 cup milk
• Vanilla ice cream, to serve (optional)

Tools

• 9 inch round pan
  Select product: Performance Pans Aluminum 9-Inch Round Cake Pans, 2-Piece Set

  Performance Pans Aluminum 9-Inch Round Cake Pans, 2-Piece Set

  $15.59
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer