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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.
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 248 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Pears
- 4 pears medium-sized, sliced thin, see note
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ⅔ 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
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.
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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 Information
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
% 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.