ORANGE AND PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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I love cooking with my cast-iron skillet, whether it's to make a main dish or dessert. This upside-down cake is a fall version of a typical summer favorite. - Linda Persall, Cullman, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest, divided
2 medium ripe pears, peeled and quartered
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup coconut oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; place pan in oven until butter is melted, 3-5 minutes. Carefully tilt pan to coat bottom and sides with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and 1 tablespoon orange zest. Arrange pears in a single layer over sugar., In a large bowl, beat sugar, coconut oil, egg and remaining 1 tablespoon orange zest until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture alternately with cream., Spoon over pears. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 19g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Oluebube Obichenwa
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.


oluwafemi osilaja
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.


Aijaz Ahmed
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special dinner party, but it's also simple enough for a casual get-together.


Kader wafa
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This cake is a must-try for any orange and pear lover! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Isabelle Grimesey
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I've never been a big fan of upside-down cakes, but this one changed my mind! The orange and pear flavors were amazing, and the cake was so moist and tender.


AMINU SULEIMAN
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The orange and pear flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cake was moist and fluffy.


PETER TECH TIPS
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This cake was easy to make and looked very impressive when it came out of the oven. However, I found the flavor to be a bit bland.


Govin Lama
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The cake was a bit dry, but the orange and pear flavors were nice.


Swopon Biswas
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Sohrab Niazi
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of oranges and pears is a winner!


Grant Chang
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The orange and pear flavors were subtle and delicate.


Sheeraz Gujjar
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist, tender texture.


Aayush Bhujel
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This orange and pear upside-down cake was a hit with my family and friends! The flavors of the orange and pear complemented each other perfectly, and the cake was moist and fluffy.