Pear Upside Down Gingerbread Cake

Elevate your dessert table with this stunning Pear Upside Down Gingerbread Cake, a perfect blend of warm holiday spices and luscious caramelized pears. A rich molasses-spiked gingerbread batter, infused with ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, creates the ideal base for the sweet-tart elegance of ripe pear slices layered in a brown sugar glaze. Baked to golden perfection, this upside-down cake flips to reveal a glistening topping that's almost too beautiful to eat. Ready in just over an hour, it's an easy yet impressive dessert perfect for cozy gatherings, autumn celebrations, or any occasion calling for a touch of rustic charm. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of vanilla sauce for a show-stopping treat your guests won't forget.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 3 large ripe but firm pears
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup whole milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until dissolved and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Pour this mixture into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly over the bottom.

Step 3

Peel, core, and slice the pears into thin wedges. Arrange them in a circular pattern over the brown sugar mixture in the pan, slightly overlapping the slices.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream 1/2 cup of softened butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 6

Mix in the molasses until fully incorporated. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 7

Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and the milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined and smooth, being careful not to overmix.

Step 8

Pour the batter over the pears in the cake pan and spread evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.

Step 11

Carefully run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake. Place a serving plate or platter over the pan and invert the cake onto the plate. Gently lift the pan to reveal the caramelized pear topping.

Step 12

Let the cake cool for another 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1420.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3461.0

Total Fat 185.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 108.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 831.0mg	0%
Sodium 1474.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 436.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 234.3g
Protein 41.6g	0%

Vitamin D 133.7IU	0%
Calcium 424.7mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 1410.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.5%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 48.8%