Fresh Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake
Indulge in the essence of fall with this Fresh Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake. This moist, aromatic cake features ripe pears caramelized in butter and brown sugar, all resting on a fluffy spiced batter enriched with cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for cozy autumn gatherings, this dessert is sure to bring warmth and joy to your table as it fills your home with delightful aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fall
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Arrange pear slices in a circular pattern at the bottom of the pan.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar until bubbly; pour over pears.
- In a bowl, cream together remaining butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter over pears and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg