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Pear upside-down cake on a plate.

Pear Upside-Down Cake

Diana
This upside-down cake is made with fresh pears and a simple homemade cake batter. It's moist and delicious!
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Servings 8 servings
Calories 324
Course cakes, Desserts
Cuisine Comfort Food
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, light, packed
  • 3 large pears, about 2 cups thinly sliced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, 4 1/2 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup hot water or heated pear nectar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Lightly coat a 9-inch baking pan with nonstick baking spray.
  • Peel and core the pears, then slice them thinly.
  • Place the butter in the prepared baking pan and let it melt in the preheating oven.
  • Once the butter is melted, evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over it, then arrange the thinly sliced fruit on top.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs for 4-5 minutes until light and lemon-colored. Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing until combined.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry mixture to the egg and sugar mixture, alternating with the hot water (or pear nectar). Mix until smooth.
  • 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 before carefully inverting it onto a serving platter.
    A slice of pear upside-down cake on a plate.

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.

Keyword pears, upside down cake
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