Pecan And Pear Upside-Down Cake

Upside-down cakes originated in the United States in the early 1900s and became popular during the Great Depression when ingredients like canned fruits and nuts were affordable and readily available.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Pecan And Pear Upside-Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert 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: 2800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Butter
• 150 gram Brown sugar
• 100 gram Pecans
• 3 unit Pears
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 unit Eggs
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 120 milliliter Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
2. In a small saucepan, melt 75 grams of butter. Add 75 grams of brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the greased cake pan.
3. Sprinkle pecans evenly over the butter-sugar mixture.
4. Peel and core the pears, then slice them into thin wedges. Arrange the pear slices over the pecans in a decorative pattern.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until well combined.
8. Melt the remaining 75 grams of butter and fold it into the batter.
9. Pour the batter over the pears in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
12. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate and remove the pan.
13. Serve the pecan and pear upside-down cake warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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