Description
A moist, buttery spiced cake topped with beautifully caramelized pears and a rich cinnamon-infused glaze.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for batter)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Step 2: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the cake pan and sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Step 3: Arrange the pear slices in a circular, overlapping pattern on top of the sugar mixture.
Step 4: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining teaspoon of cinnamon.
Step 5: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, and mixing until just combined.
Step 7: Carefully spread the batter over the pears in the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 8: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 9: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
Ensure pears are firm-ripe for the best texture. Letting the cake sit for 10 minutes before flipping is crucial for the caramel to set slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
