Description

Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake. Moist and tender, this dessert features caramelized pears topped with a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a delightful treat that elevates any gathering. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive celebrations, this cake is sure to become a family favorite, inviting sweet memories with every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

3 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou), peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided
1 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup butter with brown sugar until bubbly. Pour into the pan and arrange pear slices on top.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, cream remaining butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time; stir in vanilla.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until smooth.
Pour the batter over pears and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving Size: One slice (approximately 100g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Choose ripe yet firm pears for best results. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent experience. For variations, try adding nuts or substitute pears with apples.