Fresh Pear Upside Down Cake Recipe

Name: Fresh Pear Upside Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1 large fresh pear; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 eggs, seperated; 1 cup warm light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon melted shortening; 1 cup sifted flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup ready to eat natural bran; whipped cream (optional) or ice cream (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 large fresh pear
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs, seperated
1 cup warm light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon melted shortening
1 cup sifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ready to eat natural bran
whipped cream (optional) or ice cream (optional)

1
Combine butter and sugar in 8-inch cake pan.
2
Melt butter over low heat and spread evenly over bottom of pan.
3
Pare fruit and slice lengthwise.
4
Remove core and slice thinly lengthwise.
5
Arrange slices in a circle in pan and sprinkle with nutmeg.
6
Beat egg yolks well.
7
Add syrup and beat more.
8
Stir in vanilla and melted shortening.
9
Sift together and stir in flour, baking powder and salt.
10
Stir in bran.
11
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry and fold into batter.
12
Spread over pears.
13
Bake at 350u00b0F for 45 minutes.
14
Cool 10 minutes and turn out onto plate while still very warm.
15
Serve with whipped or ice cream (optional).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 large fresh pear, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Fresh 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.

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Fresh Pear Upside Down Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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