Upside-Down Pear Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Pear Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups whole-grain pastry flour; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup brewed strong coffee, cooled; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 3 large pears, peeled, cored and sliced

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups whole-grain pastry flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup brewed strong coffee, cooled
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 large pears, peeled, cored and sliced

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
Lightly oil a 10-inch cake pan.
3
Line the pan with parchment or waxed paper and lightly oil the paper.
4
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.
6
Gradually stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture.
7
Mix until thoroughly blended.
8
Line the bottom of the cake pan with the pears in a circular design.
9
Pour the batter on top of the pears.
10
Bake for 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11
Place on a cooling rack and let stand for 10 minutes.
12
With a butter knife, cut around the edge of the cake, loosening the sides.
13
Invert the pan onto a plate.
14
Using the handle of the knife, vigorously tap the top of the pan, even shaking it a bit, to loosen the cake.
15
Leave the pan over the cake for 15 minutes.
16
Remove the pan and let the cake cool completely.

1213

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups whole-grain pastry flour, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Pear Chocolate 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.

Upside-Down Pear Chocolate Cake

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