Pear Upside-Down Cake
Upside-down cakes have been around for centuries, with the first recorded recipe dating back to the 1800s.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Pear Upside-Down Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cook until melted and bubbling, stirring constantly. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan.
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Arrange the pear slices on top of the sugar mixture in a decorative pattern.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with milk.
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Pour the batter over the pears in the cake pan.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
