Description
A delightful Upside-Down Pear Cake featuring caramelized pears atop a moist and fluffy cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Ripe pears: 3 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (113 grams), plus extra for greasing the pan
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams), packed
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (190 grams)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the pears by peeling, coring, and slicing them.
- Make the caramel topping by melting butter and brown sugar in a skillet, then add the sliced pears and cook for about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the remaining butter and brown sugar, then add eggs and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then combine with the wet ingredients.
- Pour the caramelized pear mixture into a cake pan, then pour the cake batter over it.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm pears for the best texture.
- Adjust baking time as needed based on your oven.
- Consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Experiment with different fruits for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Upside-Down Pear Cake, dessert, baking, caramelized pears