Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake
Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake is a delightful autumn-inspired dessert that features juicy caramelized pears atop a moist, buttery cake infused with warm spices. This easy-to-make treat not only impresses with its beautiful presentation but also offers irresistible flavors that will leave your guests clamoring for more. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this cake captures the essence of fall in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Autumn-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 firm ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan with butter.
- Arrange the sliced pears in the bottom of the pan.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar until bubbly; pour over the arranged pears.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter over the pear mixture and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before inverting onto a plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg