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Upside Down Pear Cake
Homemade upside-down pear cake is a stunning Fall dessert that is easy to make! Sweet with a little bit of spice, this cake is a show-stopper.
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Keyword
pear cake, pear cake recipe, upside down pear cake
Prep Time
7
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
minutes
Total Time
42
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
slices
Calories
248
kcal
Author
Alli
Equipment
KitchenAid Hand Mixer
Glass Mixing Bowls
Liquid Measuring Cups
Measuring Cups + Spoons
Round Cake Pans
Ingredients
For the Pears
4
pears
medium-sized, sliced thin, see note
4
tablespoons
butter
2/3
cup
brown sugar
For the Cake Batter
1
cup
flour
all-purpose
1
teaspoon
baking powder
1
teaspoon
salt
1/4
cup
brown sugar
3/4
cup
white sugar
2
eggs
1/2
cup
sour cream
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
6
tablespoons
melted butter
Instructions
For the Pears
In the microwave or on the stovetop, melt together butter and brown sugar just until the brown sugar is dissolved.
In a greased pan that is lined on the bottom with parchment, arrange the pear slices in an even layer. There may be some overlap.
Pour brown sugar mixture over the top and gently spread it out evenly over the pear slices.
For the Cake Batter
Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the brown and white sugar and whisk until evenly distributed.
Create a well in the dry ingredients and add the eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla.
Mix until just combined and there are no dry patches of flour.
Pour over the pears. Gently tap the pan to evenly distribute the batter.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! This is what allows the caramelized pears to set up.
Place a serving plate upside down on the top of the cake plate. Quickly invert the cake plate and a let the cake come out on the serving plate.
Gently remove the cake plate and the parchment. The cake is ready to serve.
Notes
The type of pears you use doesn't matter too much. I like red and green because they are festive, but use your favorite. Choose pears that are ripe.
Nutrition
Calories:
248
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
46
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
42
mg
|
Sodium:
251
mg
|
Potassium:
160
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
35
g
|
Vitamin A:
231
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
51
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg