MAPLE PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Maple Pear Upside-Down Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

11 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 to 4 pears, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small pan over medium heat; add maple syrup and brown sugar and cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and cook for another 2 minutes; remove from heat and set aside. When the mixture has cooled a bit, pour it into a 9-inch baking pan and arrange pear slices in an overlapping circle on top. With a handheld or standing mixer, beat the remaining 8 tablespoons butter and the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs, one egg at a time, continuing to mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with milk; do not overmix. Carefully spread the batter over pears, using a spatula to make sure it is evenly distributed. Bake until top of cake is golden brown and edges begin to pull away from sides of pan, about 45 to 50 minutes; a toothpick inserted into center should come out clean. Let cake cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan; put a plate on top of cake and carefully flip it so plate is on bottom and pan is on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Shuaibu Ibrahim shuaibu
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This cake is beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


RATAN SARKAR
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Nosipho Penelope Ngaleka
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this cake. The maple flavor is really strong and the pears are perfectly cooked.


Christopher Higheagle
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zaineb Hadj O
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Paul St amant
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I love the combination of maple and pear in this cake. It's a great fall dessert.


Christine Shiku
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This cake was a huge hit at our holiday party! I made it exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out perfectly. The maple flavor really shines through and the pears are a delicious addition.