Spiced Pear Upside-Down Cake Recipe
This Spiced Pear Upside-Down Cake is a delightful dessert featuring tender, caramelized pears nestled beneath a warmly spiced and moist cake. The combination of aromatic spices and buttery richness creates a comforting treat perfect for fall and winter gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pears
- 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Topping: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a 9-inch round cake pan, melt the 3 tablespoons of butter over low heat, then sprinkle the brown sugar evenly on top. Arrange the sliced pears decoratively on the sugar mixture, ensuring a visually appealing pattern as this will be the top once inverted.
- Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing. The batter should be smooth and slightly thick.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter evenly over the arranged pears in the cake pan, spreading gently to cover all slices. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden.
- Cool and Invert: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen it, then place a serving plate over the pan and carefully invert the cake to release it, revealing the caramelized spiced pears on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears to ensure they hold their shape during baking.
- Spices can be adjusted to taste or substituted with a pre-made pumpkin pie spice for convenience.
- Let cooling time complete before inverting to prevent the topping from sticking or breaking.
- This cake pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Keywords: Spiced Pear Cake, Upside-Down Cake, Fall Dessert, Caramelized Pears, Holiday Cake
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