Pear Upside-Down Snack Cake

Upside-down cakes originated in the United States in the early 20th century and became popular during the Great Depression as a way to use inexpensive ingredients like canned fruit.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

Print Recipe

Medium

Pear Upside-Down Snack Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pears
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Peel and core the pears, then slice them into thin wedges.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
4. Pour the butter and sugar mixture into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly. Arrange the pear slices on top.
5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. In a separate bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
8. Pour the batter over the pears in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.