Pear Upside-Down Cake
This upside-down cake is made with fresh pears and a simple homemade cake batter. It's moist and delicious!
Ingredients
- 3 large pears
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, 4 1/2 ounces
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup hot water or heated pear nectar
Recommended Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan at least 2 inches deep
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and core the pears, then slice them thinly. You should have about 2 cups of sliced pears.3 large pears
- Place the butter in the cake pan and put it in the oven just until melted, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.1/4 cup butter
- Once the butter is melted, evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over it, then arrange the thinly sliced pears over it.1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs for 4-5 minutes until light and lemon-colored. Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing until combined.2 large eggs | 1 cup granulated sugar
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the hot water or heated pear nectar, mixing just until smooth.1 cup all-purpose flour | 1 tsp baking powder | 1/4 tsp salt | 1/2 cup hot water or heated pear nectar
- Pour the batter evenly over the fruit.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a thin knife around the edge, then carefully invert it onto a serving platter.
Don’t let the cake cool too long in the pan, or the caramelized topping may stick. If any pear slices remain in the pan after inverting, gently loosen them with a thin spatula and arrange them back on top of the cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 3gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 266IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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