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Pear Maple Upside-Down Cake

Pear Maple Upside-Down Cake

This delicious Pear Maple Upside-Down Cake combines caramelized pears and a fluffy maple batter for an unforgettable dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Round Cake Pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
  2. Arrange the sliced pears in a single layer at the bottom of the pan.
  3. In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter with brown sugar until bubbly; pour over the pears.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and remaining butter until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter over the pears and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 14g

Notes

Feel free to add spices or nuts to customize the flavor of your cake.

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