Upside-Down Pear Cake Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Pear Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: butter or margarine, for greasing pan; brown sugar or maple sugar; 5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, room temperature; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 4 pears, peeled, cored and cut lengthwise into 6 pieces; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup brown sugar or 1 cup maple sugar; 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, room temp; 2 eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional); Optional whipped cream topping; 1 1/2 cups whipping cream; 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons Bourbon (optional)

Servings: persons

butter or margarine, for greasing pan
brown sugar or maple sugar
5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, room temperature
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
4 pears, peeled, cored and cut lengthwise into 6 pieces
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar or 1 cup maple sugar
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, room temp
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Optional whipped cream topping
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Bourbon (optional)

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["Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.", "Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch (3"" high) round cake pan.", "Sprinkle with brown or maple sugar.", "Cream 5 tablespoons butter (or margarine) with brown and white sugar.", "Add maple syrup and salt.", "Spread topping mixture into prepared pan.", "Press pear slices into sugar mixture, arranging them in a spoke design.", "Set aside while preparing cake batter.", "Sift together dry ingredients (flour-cinnamon). Set aside.", "In a medium bowl, cream 6 tablespoons and 1 cup brown or maple sugar together until light.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.", "Add sour cream, beating until smooth.", "Mix in maple syrup.", "Fold in flour mixture and then walnuts, if using.", "Pour batter into prepared pan (over pears).", "Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.", "Cool 10 minutes.", "Run knife around cake and invert cake onto platter, leave pan on cake an additional 5 minutes before removing pan very carefully.", "Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream topping (recipe follows).", "To make whipped cream topping: Beat cream until soft peaks form.", "Add sugar and bourbon, if using.", "Continue beating until soft peaks form again."]

1566

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: butter or margarine, for greasing pan, brown sugar or maple sugar, 5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, room temperature, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Pear 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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Upside-Down Pear Cake

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