Pear Upside-Down Cake with Pecans

Vegetarian
Pear Upside-Down Cake with Pecans
50 min.
10
210kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Pear Upside-Down Cake with Pecans, a dessert that beautifully marries the sweetness of ripe pears with the rich, nutty crunch of pecans. This vegetarian treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a comforting addition to any gathering, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can easily whip up this cake and impress your guests with minimal effort.

The cake's moist texture and aromatic hints of almond and vanilla create a symphony of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. As the cake bakes, the butter and brown sugar caramelize, enveloping the pear slices in a luscious glaze that adds a touch of elegance to each slice. The combination of low-fat ingredients ensures that you can enjoy this dessert without the guilt, making it a wonderful choice for those mindful of their calorie intake.

Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream, this Pear Upside-Down Cake is sure to become a beloved recipe in your dessert repertoire. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a stunning dessert that will delight your taste buds and warm your heart!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • tablespoon butter 
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.7 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 0.5 cup milk 1% low-fat
  • 0.3 cup cream sour low-fat
  • cup pears peeled thinly sliced ( 1 large)
  •  pecans 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • cake form
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Place butter in a 9-inch round cake pan; place in oven 2 minutes or until butter melts.
  3. Remove pan from oven.
  4. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over bottom of pan. Arrange pear slices and pecan halves spoke-like over sugar; set aside.
  5. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  6. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat sugar, butter, egg, and extracts with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.
  7. Add sour cream and half of flour mixture; beat well.
  8. Add remaining flour mixture and milk; beat well.
  9. Pour batter over pear slices, spreading gently.
  10. Bake at 350 for 30 to 33 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes.
  11. Run a sharp knife around edge of pan to loosen cake.
  12. Place a serving plate upside-down over pan; invert cake onto serving plate.
  13. Serve warm or cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories210kcal
Protein5.28%
Fat34.33%
Carbs60.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.38
Glycemic Load
17.03
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.9160869665768%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.45mg
Delphinidin
0.08mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.16mg
Epicatechin
0.61mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:209.68kcal
10.48%
Fat:8.13g
12.51%
Saturated Fat:4.46g
27.86%
Carbohydrates:32.19g
10.73%
Net Carbohydrates:31.24g
11.36%
Sugar:20.98g
23.31%
Cholesterol:37.08mg
12.36%
Sodium:164.52mg
7.15%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.27%
100%
Protein:2.82g
5.63%
Selenium:6.53µg
9.33%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.98%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.52%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.14%
Folate:27.94µg
6.99%
Calcium:62.56mg
6.26%
Phosphorus:56.74mg
5.67%
Vitamin A:256.73IU
5.13%
Iron:0.82mg
4.57%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.05%
Fiber:0.94g
3.78%
Copper:0.05mg
2.68%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.68%
Potassium:88.66mg
2.53%
Magnesium:8.82mg
2.21%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.12%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.07%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.9%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.63%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.61%
Vitamin K:1.35µg
1.28%
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