Upside Down Pear Cake

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  • Prep Time

    7 mins

  • Cook Time

    7 mins

  • Total Time

    42 mins

  • Servings

    12 slices

  • Calories

    248 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

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.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Pears

  • 4 pears medium-sized, sliced thin, see note
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • cup brown sugar

For the Cake Batter

  • 1 cup flour all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
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Instructions

For the Pears

  1. In the microwave or on the stovetop, melt together butter and brown sugar just until the brown sugar is dissolved.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour brown sugar mixture over the top and gently spread it out evenly over the pear slices.

For the Cake Batter

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the brown and white sugar and whisk until evenly distributed.
  4. Create a well in the dry ingredients and add the eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla.
  5. Mix until just combined and there are no dry patches of flour.
  6. Pour over the pears. Gently tap the pan to evenly distribute the batter.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! This is what allows the caramelized pears to set up.
  9. 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.
  10. 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 Information

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Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 251mg (10%) Potassium 160mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 231IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 251mg 10%
Potassium 160mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 231IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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