Cardamom Pear Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Cardamom Pear Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pears enough to cover the bottom of a 10 inch cast iron pan, arranged; 1 1/2 cups spelt whole grain flour such as, kamut or whole wheat; 3 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 stick softened butter unsalted; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon dark rum optional; 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice or you can use apple sauce mixed with; 2 tablespoons dark rum for sprinkling over cake, optional

Servings: persons

3 pears enough to cover the bottom of a 10 inch cast iron pan, arranged
1 1/2 cups spelt whole grain flour such as, kamut or whole wheat
3 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 stick softened butter unsalted
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon dark rum optional
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice or you can use apple sauce mixed with
2 tablespoons dark rum for sprinkling over cake, optional

1
Cut pears in half
2
Core and slice them somewhat thick, about 3-4 mm. Melt butter in 10-inch cast iron skillet
3
Add sweetener
4
Simmer over moderate heat, stirring, 4 minutes to prevent burning.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Arrange pears on top of sugar mixture in any pattern you like, overlapping pieces slightly.
7
MAKE BATTER:
8
Sift together flour, cardamom, and salt.
9
Beat butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy gradually beat in granulated sugar
10
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition
11
Beat in vanilla and rum
12
Add half of flour mixture
13
Beat until just blended
14
Beat in juice
15
Add remaining flour mixture
16
Beat until just blended.
17
Spoon batter over pear topping and spread evenly. bake cake in middle of oven until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 45 minutes at 350 degrees
18
Let cake stand in skillet 5 minutes
19
Invert a plate over skillet and invert cake onto plate (keeping plate and skillet firmly pressed together). replace any pear stuck to botton of skillet
20
Sprinkle rum over cake
21
Cool on plate on a rack.
22
Serve cake just warm or at room temperature

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pears enough to cover the bottom of a 10 inch cast iron pan, arranged, 1 1/2 cups spelt whole grain flour such as, kamut or whole wheat, 3 teaspoons ground cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cardamom Pear Upside-Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cardamom Pear Upside-Down Cake

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