This Caramelized Pear Upside-Down Cake is a beautiful and delicious dessert that combines the delicate sweetness of pears with the richness of butter and sugar. The cake is made with a moist, fluffy batter that bakes up light and tender, while the top (which becomes the bottom when inverted) is layered with caramelized pears. The caramel gives the cake a rich, buttery sweetness that complements the fresh pears perfectly. It’s an elegant yet easy-to-make dessert, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Baked in a 26 cm (10-inch) pan, this cake is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. Whether served warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoyed on its own, this caramelized pear cake is sure to impress.
Full Recipe:
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Pear Layer:
Sugar: 140 g (2/3 cup)
Water: 5-6 tablespoons
Pears: 3-4 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced
For the Cake Batter:
Butter: 200 g (7 oz), softened
Powdered sugar: 160 g (1 1/3 cups)
Eggs: 4 large
All-purpose flour: 200 g (1 2/3 cups)
Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
Baking Information:
Baking pan: 26 cm (10 inches) in diameter
Baking temperature: 160°C (320°F) in a fan oven
Baking time: 30 minutes
Instructions (Step-by-Step)
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