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Upside Down Pear Walnut Cake Recipe

This irresistible upside-down pear walnut cake is a showstopper! Perfectly moist and bursting with flavor, this skillet-baked treat features tender pear slices caramelized in a rich brown sugar sauce and topped with crunchy walnuts. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 298.7 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
Upside Down Pear Walnut Cake

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Ingredients for Upside Down Pear Walnut Cake

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How to Make Upside Down Pear Walnut Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare a 9-inch cast-iron skillet by greasing it lightly with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup chopped walnuts.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter, and ¼ cup molasses.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In the prepared cast-iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat.
  7. Stir in ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar until melted and combined.
  8. Remove from heat and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup chopped walnuts.
  9. Arrange 2-3 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, in a single layer over the brown sugar mixture.
  10. Carefully pour the cake batter over the pears, spreading evenly.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the skillet for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
  13. Invert the cake onto a serving plate, allowing the caramelized pears and walnuts to be on top.
  14. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

105g

Fat

31g

Carbs

14g

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