Delicious Almond Pear Upside-Down Cake
A delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the rich flavor of almonds, creating a moist and tempting upside-down cake.
Ingrédients
Cake Base
- 2 large ripe pears, sliced Use ripe pears for optimal sweetness
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Can substitute with plant-based butter for dairy-free option
- 1 cup brown sugar For a richer flavor
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend if necessary
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup almond meal Can substitute with additional all-purpose flour for nut-free option
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the ingredients and tools needed for the cake. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan thoroughly.
Making the Base
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves to create a caramel-like mixture. Pour this evenly into the prepared cake pan.
- Arrange the sliced pears over the melted sugar mixture in a decorative pattern.
Mixing the Batter
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond meal, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly and add the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the arranged pears in the cake pan.
Baking
- Preheat the oven and bake the cake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze wrapped tightly to last up to three months.