Description
Transport yourself to cozy café vibes with this Pear-Hazelnut Upside-Down Cake drizzled with pure maple syrup. The golden-brown crust reveals tender caramelized pears that glisten like jewels. Perfect for family gatherings or quiet evenings, this cake balances sweet and nutty flavors, making it a delightful centerpiece for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
- In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and brown sugar until bubbly. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Arrange sliced pears over the caramel mixture and sprinkle with hazelnuts.
- In a separate bowl, cream remaining butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter over the pear-hazelnut layer and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before flipping onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg