Ginger-Pear Upside-Down Cake

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Delicious, slightly caramelized dessert.

Submitted by Allan Rutherford
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ⅓ cup butter

  • ¼ cup molasses

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 20 ounces canned pear halves, drained

Cake Batter:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ⅔ cup milk

  • ⅓ cup butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 egg

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Place 1/3 cup butter in a 9-inch square pan and set in the preheating oven to melt, about 5 minutes.

  3. Stir molasses, brown sugar, and ginger into the melted butter. Arrange pears cut-side down over mixture.

  4. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Add milk, 1/3 cup butter, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg until combined, about 2 minutes. Pour batter over pears.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes.

  6. Run a knife around the edge of the pan; place a plate on top of the cake and flip carefully.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

431 Calories
17g Fat
68g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 431
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 68g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 45g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 136mg 10%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 300mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.