Pear Upside-Down Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Pear Upside-Down Cake
45 min.
8
327kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Pear Upside-Down Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and elegance. This vegetarian treat is not only easy to prepare but also comes together in just 45 minutes, making it a fantastic option for both everyday celebrations and special occasions.

Imagine a luscious layer of caramelized pears resting atop a moist cake, each bite offering a heavenly combination of buttery richness and fruity freshness. The use of coarse cornmeal adds a unique texture, while the creamy whole milk and velvety butter ensure the cake remains incredibly tender. With a calorie count of just 327 per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

As you whip together the ingredients, the wonderful aroma of baking will fill your kitchen, enticing everyone with its warmth. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this cake pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of caramel gelato, taking your dessert experience to the next level. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, this Pear Upside-Down Cake is bound to impress with its stunning presentation and delectable taste. Get ready to elevate your dessert game!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • tablespoons cornmeal yellow
  • large eggs separated
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • pound pears 
  • cup sugar divided
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons butter unsalted divided plus more room temperature
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter pan; linebottom with a parchment-paper round.
  2. Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, andsalt in a small bowl. Stir 1/4 cup sugar and2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan overmedium-low heat until sugar dissolves.Increase heat to medium-high. Boil syrupwithout stirring, occasionally swirling panand brushing down sides with a wet pastrybrush, until sugar turns dark amber, 8-10minutes.
  3. Remove pan from heat; add 1 tablespoonbutter (caramel will bubble vigorously)and whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour caramel intoprepared cake pan and swirl to coat bottom.
  5. Peel, halve, and core the pears.
  6. Place flaton a work surface and cut lengthwise into1/8"-thick slices.
  7. Layer slices over caramel,flat side down, overlapping as needed.
  8. Mix remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 8 tablespoonsbutter, and vanilla in a large bowl. Using anelectric mixer, beat on medium speed untillight and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  9. Add yolksone at a time, beating to blend betweenadditions and occasionally scraping bowl.Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions,alternating with milk in 2 additions,beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  10. Using clean, dry beaters, beat egg whiteson low speed in a medium bowl until frothy.Increase the speed to medium and continueto beat until whites form soft peaks. Foldabout 1/4 of the whites into cake batter.
  11. Add in remaining whites; gently fold justto blend.
  12. Pour batter over pears in pan;smooth top.
  13. Bake cake, rotating pan halfway through,until top is golden brown and a testerinserted into the center comes out with afew small moist crumbs attached, about1 hour.
  14. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for30 minutes. Run a thin knife around insideof pan to release cake. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead. Store airtight at roomtemperature.
  15. Invert cake onto a plate; removeparchment paper.
  16. Serve warm or at roomtemperature with whipped cream or caramelgelato, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories327kcal
Protein4.76%
Fat40.08%
Carbs55.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.54
Glycemic Load
28.54
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.8173913644708%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.17mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epigallocatechin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
2.13mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:327.41kcal
16.37%
Fat:14.95g
22.99%
Saturated Fat:8.84g
55.22%
Carbohydrates:46.28g
15.43%
Net Carbohydrates:43.85g
15.95%
Sugar:31.42g
34.91%
Cholesterol:82.19mg
27.4%
Sodium:178.7mg
7.77%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Protein:3.99g
7.99%
Selenium:8.69µg
12.42%
Vitamin A:499.97IU
10%
Fiber:2.43g
9.71%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.7%
Phosphorus:88.29mg
8.83%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.3%
Folate:33.04µg
8.26%
Calcium:81.04mg
8.1%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.92%
Iron:1.08mg
5.98%
Vitamin B3:0.91mg
4.55%
Vitamin D:0.65µg
4.36%
Copper:0.09mg
4.32%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.95%
Potassium:135.69mg
3.88%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.74%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.67%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.67%
Magnesium:14.47mg
3.62%
Vitamin K:3.72µg
3.55%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.31%
Vitamin C:2.44mg
2.96%
Source:Epicurious