Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil a 9-inch springform pan, and line the bottom with a 10-inch circle of parchment paper.
To make the topping, combine 3 Tbs butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Melt the butter over medium heat for about 1 minute; then pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan, completely coating the parchment paper. Place the quartered pears on top of the butter-sugar mixture, lining the pieces up tightly in a decorative circle so that none of the bottom shows through.
To make the batter, cut 2 sticks of butter into 1-inch pieces, and put them in a large mixing bowl. Add 3/4 cup brown sugar, and cream the mixture on medium speed for 3-5 minutes, until it is smooth and a pale tan color. Add the grated ginger, and beat 1 minute more.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed and making sure that each egg is fully incorporated before adding another. When all the eggs have been added, slowly pour in the molasses and beat to fully mix.
In a separate medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to fully combine.
Alternately add small amounts of flour and buttermilk to the batter, stirring and folding with a rubber spatula until the dry ingredients are just absorbed. Do not overmix the batter.
Carefully transfer the pan to the center rack of the oven, and bake for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the cake’s center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Cover the pan with an upside-down serving plate; then carefully invert them together. Release the sides of the pan, and lift it away. Gently lift the pan’s base off the cake, and peel away the parchment paper. Allow the cake to cool for a half hour or so, and serve warm, with whipped cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	278.34 Kcal (1165 kJ)
Calories from fat	111.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.41g	19%
Cholesterol	58.88mg	20%
Sodium	192.88mg	8%
Potassium	293.56mg	6%
Total Carbs	38.96g	13%
Sugars	23.63g	95%
Dietary Fiber	0.95g	4%
Protein	3.56g	7%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	85.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	297.05 Kcal (1244 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.24g	19%
Cholesterol	62.84mg	20%
Sodium	205.85mg	8%
Potassium	313.3mg	6%
Total Carbs	41.58g	13%
Sugars	25.22g	95%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	4%
Protein	3.79g	7%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2mg	10%
Calcium	90.8mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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