PEAR AND WALNUT UPSIDE DOWN CAKE W/LEMON CUSTARD SAUCE

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Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake

Yield 8 to 10 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 cup half and half
2 Tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
TOPPING:
Look up any pineapple upside down recipe plus
2 large Anjou pears, peeled, cored, cut into thin wedges
CAKE:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 Tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
6 tablespoons milk (do not use low-fat)
3 tablespoons brandy
6 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • SAUCE: Whisk sugar and egg yolks in medium bowl to blend. Bring half and half and lemon peel to simmer in medium saucepan. Gradually whisk hot half and half mixture into yolk mixture. Return to saucepan. Stir over medium heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 5 minutes (do not boil). Strain custard into bowl, discard solids. Whisk lemon juice and vanilla into custard. Chill until cold, about 3 hours. Butter 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2" high sides. Cover bottom with topping. Overlap pears atop caramel. CAKE: Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until creamy. Add eggs and lemon peel: beat until light and fluffy. Combine milk and brandy in small bowl. Mix dry ingredients into batter alternately with milk mixture in 3 additions each. Stir in nuts. Pour batter atop pears in pan. Bake cake until golden on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Run small knife around edges of pan to loosen cake. Place platter over cake and invert onto platter. Let stand 1 minute. Remove pan. Serve cake warm with cold sauce. Topping:Preheat oven for 350 degrees.

Prudence Ncube
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Stella Amule
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I'm not a fan of upside-down cakes, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon custard sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Annie Michelle
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Asif Bhuyan
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I found the cake to be a bit dense. I think I'll try using a different type of flour next time.


Sanjit Gupta
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The lemon custard sauce is a bit too tart for my taste. I think I'll try making it with less lemon juice next time.


Mafuz Miha
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. It was still tasty, but I think I'll try again with a different recipe.


Shanuel Pandarun
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This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are simply stunning.


Isaac Plaatjies
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I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to my slice of cake, and it was heavenly!


Dilawar Iqbal
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I used a store-bought lemon curd instead of making my own, and it still turned out great.


ojinze paul
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I love that this recipe uses fresh pears. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the cake.


Riyan_ Hassan
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Israel Awo
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The pears are perfectly complemented by the walnuts and lemon custard sauce. I'm a convert!


Althia Adams
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser.


Jecky Chan
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This cake is a keeper! The combination of pears, walnuts, and lemon custard is simply divine. I love that it's not too sweet, and the custard sauce really takes it over the top. I've already shared the recipe with my friends and family, and they're a


Dallen Nichols
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. I'm not the most experienced baker, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the cake turned out beautifully. It's definitely a recipe I'll be making again.


Jainal Abedin
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This pear and walnut upside-down cake with lemon custard sauce is an absolute delight! The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The lemon custard sauce is the perfect complement, adding a creamy and tangy ric