Description

Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake is a cozy dessert that combines tender cake with caramelized pears and fragrant spices. This stunning cake not only delights the eyes with its golden-brown top but also fills your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for gatherings or holiday celebrations, each slice reveals juicy pears nestled in a soft, flavorful cake, offering a warm and nostalgic experience.

Ingredients

Scale

3 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears, peeled and sliced
1 cup brown sugar, divided
6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter with ½ cup brown sugar until bubbly. Remove from heat.
Arrange pear slices in the pan and pour the butter-sugar mixture over them.
In a mixing bowl, cream together remaining butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
Pour batter over pears and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before flipping onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For added flavor complexity, try incorporating cardamom along with the cinnamon. Substitute pears with apples or peaches for variations that still delight.