Cranberry Pear Upside-Down Cake

Health score
1%
Cranberry Pear Upside-Down Cake
45 min.
12
262kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Pear Upside-Down Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness in every bite. This scrumptious cake is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual treat, with its beautiful layers of caramel, juicy pears, and crunchy pecans. Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as it bakes, filling the air with a warm, inviting scent that beckons everyone to gather around the table.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this cake is an ideal choice for both casual family dinners and festive gatherings. The combination of cranberry quick bread mix and fresh pear halves creates a moist and tender texture, while the caramel topping adds a rich, gooey sweetness that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Plus, with only 262 calories per serving, you can enjoy this delightful dessert without the guilt!

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is simple to follow and yields impressive results. Serve it warm, topped with a scoop of your favorite ice cream, and watch as smiles light up the room. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this irresistible Cranberry Pear Upside-Down Cake, and make your next dessert experience truly memorable!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce 
  • 16 ounce just-add-water cornbread mix quick
  •  eggs beaten
  • 15 ounce pears canned
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 2 quart baking dish or one 10-inch round cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Pour and spread caramel topping to cover bottom of dish.
  3. Sprinkle pecans around the outer edge of caramel topping to make a 1-inch border, reserve 1 tablespoon of pecans.
  4. Spoon reserved 1 tablespoon pecans over center of dish.
  5. Cut pears into 1/4 inch slices; arrange over caramel topping and pecans with small ends toward center.
  6. In medium bowl, combine bread mix, water, oil and egg. Stir with spoon until mix is moistened.
  7. Pour batter slowly over pears and pecans; carefully spread to cover.
  8. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Loosen cake from sides of pan and invert onto serving plate leaving pan over cake for 1 minute. Carefully remove pan. If any topping remains in pan, spoon over cake. Cool for 30 minutes; top with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories262kcal
Protein5.68%
Fat35.41%
Carbs58.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.9
Glycemic Load
1.6
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.4456521324489%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.22mg
Delphinidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.42mg
Epigallocatechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
1.37mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Isorhamnetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:261.98kcal
13.1%
Fat:10.55g
16.23%
Saturated Fat:1.92g
11.98%
Carbohydrates:39.47g
13.16%
Net Carbohydrates:35.48g
12.9%
Sugar:18.49g
20.55%
Cholesterol:14.4mg
4.8%
Sodium:358.18mg
15.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.8g
7.61%
Phosphorus:213.83mg
21.38%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.39%
Fiber:3.99g
15.97%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.14%
Folate:40.61µg
10.15%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.92%
Vitamin K:7.79µg
7.42%
Vitamin B3:1.38mg
6.88%
Iron:1.19mg
6.6%
Copper:0.12mg
6.07%
Selenium:3.61µg
5.16%
Magnesium:18.31mg
4.58%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.72%
Calcium:36.71mg
3.67%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.37%
Potassium:115.79mg
3.31%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.14%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.65%
Vitamin C:1.67mg
2.03%
Vitamin A:85.97IU
1.72%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.49%
Source:Allrecipes