Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake

Health score
9%
Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake
300 min.
6
743kcal

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Indulge in the warm, aromatic delight of our Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake, a perfect dessert that marries the spices of gingerbread with the sweetness of ripe pears. This charming cake pays homage to the rich holiday flavors that remind us of cozy gatherings and joyful celebrations. As the cake bakes, the fragrant spices of cinnamon and ginger fill your kitchen, promising a treat that is both comforting and sophisticated.

The process begins with succulent Bosc pears, which transform beautifully under a caramelized layer of brown sugar and creamy butter, creating a luscious topping that is utterly irresistible. The soft, spiced gingerbread cake serves as a delightful counterpoint, rising majestically from the caramel beneath. Each slice presents a beautiful display of golden pears, perfectly set against the backdrop of moist gingerbread.

This deliciously rich dessert takes approximately 300 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for leisurely weekend baking or festive gatherings. Typically serving six, this cake is the perfect accompaniment to a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which adds an extra layer of creaminess that complements the spiced sweetness of the cake wonderfully.

Whether it’s for a special occasion or simply to treat yourself, our Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake will enchant your taste buds and warm your heart. So, roll up your sleeves and embark on this baking adventure—you’ll be rewarded with a stunning dessert that your loved ones will adore!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed
  • cup blackstrap molasses (preferably mild)
  •  pears firm (preferably Bosc)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted softened
  • servings whipped cream 
  • cup water boiling

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • pot holder

Directions

  1. Peel and core pears and cut each into 8 wedges.
  2. Melt butter in skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides. Reduce heat to low, then sprinkle brown sugar over bottom of skillet and cook, undisturbed, 3 minutes (not all sugar will be melted). Arrange pears decoratively over sugar and cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  5. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
  6. Whisk together molasses and boiling water in a small bowl. Beat together butter, brown sugar, and egg in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes, then alternately mix in flour mixture and molasses in 3 batches at low speed until smooth.
  7. Pour batter over topping in skillet, spreading evenly and being careful not to disturb pears, and bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.
  8. Cool cake in skillet on a rack 5 minutes. Run a thin knife around edge of skillet, then invert a large plate with a lip over skillet and, using pot holders to hold skillet and plate tightly together, invert cake onto plate. Replace any pears that stick to skillet.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories743kcal
Protein4.88%
Fat28.77%
Carbs66.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.96
Glycemic Load
59.08
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.591304312582%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.22mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin
2.23mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
0.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:742.52kcal
37.13%
Fat:24.09g
37.05%
Saturated Fat:14.58g
91.12%
Carbohydrates:124.97g
41.66%
Net Carbohydrates:120.98g
43.99%
Sugar:79.72g
88.58%
Cholesterol:100.71mg
33.57%
Sodium:467.32mg
20.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.19g
18.38%
Manganese:1.53mg
76.64%
Selenium:32.08µg
45.83%
Magnesium:165.55mg
41.39%
Potassium:1123.91mg
32.11%
Vitamin B1:0.47mg
31.39%
Iron:5.63mg
31.27%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.11%
Folate:107.54µg
26.88%
Calcium:243.21mg
24.32%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.68%
Copper:0.44mg
21.99%
Vitamin B3:3.84mg
19.21%
Phosphorus:172.8mg
17.28%
Vitamin A:811.77IU
16.24%
Fiber:3.99g
15.95%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.69%
Zinc:1.2mg
7.99%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.06%
Vitamin E:0.85mg
5.66%
Vitamin K:4.66µg
4.44%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.88%
Vitamin C:2.96mg
3.59%
Source:Epicurious