SPICED PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
The flavors of fresh, sweet pears and gingerbread blend beautifully in this intriguing variation on pineapple upside down cake. Leftovers-if there are any-taste great with coffee or tea the next day. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pour melted butter into a 9-in. square baking pan; sprinkle with nuts and brown sugar. Arrange pears over nuts., In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Spread batter over pears. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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MD reaid
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this cake for my next dinner party.
Mageto Churchill
[email protected]This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm sure it's worth the effort.
Michael Summerlin
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of pears and spices, but I'm willing to give it a try.
Salome Prisca
[email protected]This cake looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
CarsWithTheBoys
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe next time I have some pears on hand.
SK Kamal Hossin
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.
obuya Charles
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Angel Shaniz
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I might try adding some extra butter or oil to the batter next time.
Erustos maropene Ramothwala
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The pears were perfectly caramelized and the cake was very moist.
Sara Limbu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this cake. The spices really balance out the sweetness of the pears.
Gm Saijuddin
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The pears are perfectly caramelized and the cake is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
David Carney
[email protected]I love the way the spices in this cake warm up the flavor of the pears. It's the perfect fall dessert.
Latashia Tucker
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times for different occasions and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Regina Munyua
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the pears and spices.
Nandana Menon
[email protected]This spiced pear upside-down cake was a hit at our family gathering! The pears were perfectly caramelized and the cake was moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.