CRANBERRY PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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This lovely cake is excellent served with coffee.

Provided by Suzy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Upside-Down Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup caramel ice cream topping
½ cup chopped pecans
1 (15 ounce) can pear halves
1 (16 ounce) package cranberry quick bread mix
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 2 quart baking dish or one 10-inch round cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Pour and spread caramel topping to cover bottom of dish. Sprinkle pecans around the outer edge of caramel topping to make a 1-inch border, reserve 1 tablespoon of pecans.
  • Spoon reserved 1 tablespoon pecans over center of dish. Cut pears into 1/4 inch slices; arrange over caramel topping and pecans with small ends toward center.
  • In medium bowl, combine bread mix, water, oil and egg. Stir with spoon until mix is moistened. Pour batter slowly over pears and pecans; carefully spread to cover.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Loosen cake from sides of pan and invert onto serving plate leaving pan over cake for 1 minute. Carefully remove pan. If any topping remains in pan, spoon over cake. Cool for 30 minutes; top with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 224.3 mg, Sugar 20 g

Emmanuel Tom
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I didn't care for the combination of cranberries and pears.


purple fire
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The cake was a bit dry.


Wyte Lee
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Michaela Dineen
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Tafadzwa Smith
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This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny.


Zoe Pickering
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I'm not a fan of cranberries, but I still loved this cake. The pears and spices really shine through.


Joseph D'cruz
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't get enough of it!


lazy lemon
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I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the pears in this cake.


Muhammad Muzaffar Husain
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This is my favorite upside-down cake recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Renee Mckain
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion.


Yolanda Hamm
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I made this cake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Smart Kids AJT
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


Oluchi Abiye
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. My family loved it!


Danielle Howard
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This cake is easy to make and always comes out perfect. I love the combination of cranberries and pears.


Mam Moree
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Nila Akhtar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect! It was so delicious that I ate two pieces.


Amina Yusuf Nuur
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This cranberry pear upside-down cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and pears added a nice tartness. I will definitely be making this cake again.