Upside-Down Pear Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Pear Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 medium ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3 eggs,; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3/4 cup buttermilk

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs,
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup buttermilk

1
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the walnuts, brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon until blended. Pour into a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Arrange pear slices in a single layer over walnut mixture.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks; beat well. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
3
In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. Spoon over pears. Bake at 350u00b0 for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

1343

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, cubed, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Pear Spice 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 Spice Cake

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