Irresistible Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake for Cozy Gatherings
Delight in this Irresistible Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake, a warm and comforting dessert perfect for autumn gatherings.
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- 10-inch cake pan or skillet
Ingredients
For the Topping
- 2 pieces Fresh Pears Use Bartlett or Anjou pears for firmness.
- 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter Melted to create the caramel foundation.
- 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness that caramelizes beautifully.
For the Cake Batter
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for a moist crumb.
- 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 pieces Large Eggs At room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with a gluten-free blend.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with a milk-vinegar mix.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the Pears: Begin by peeling, coring, and thinly slicing the fresh pears.
- Create the Caramel Base: Melt butter and brown sugar in the cake pan until bubbling; arrange pears atop.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk: Alternate adding dry mixture and buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
- Pour and Smooth: Pour cake batter over arranged pears and smooth the top.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes; check with a toothpick.
- Cool and Invert: Let cool for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
For best results, serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.