Pear and Ginger Upside-Down Cake Recipe

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Pear and Ginger Upside-Down Cake
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
407
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. First, prepare the pan. Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray, Line the pan with a 10-inch round of cooking parchment, pressing into the bottom and about 1/2 inch up the sides.
  2. Cut 2 tablespoons of butter into about 1/4-inch chunks and drop evenly over the parchment in the pan bottom. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup brown sugar and the crystallized ginger.
  3. Peel the pears and cut in half, lengthwise. Then, slicing perpendicular to the cut edge, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. With a paring knife, cut the core from each slice. Arrange the slices flat, in a single layer, over the sugar mixture in the pan, trimming pieces as needed to fit.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and allspice.
  5. In another bowl, with an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the remaining 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar until well blended.
  6. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce speed to medium-low and beat in molasses.
  7. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  8. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately, beating until incorporated, then beat on high speed just until well blended. Pour batter over pears.
  9. Bake at 325 degrees F until a toothpick inserted in the center (but not in the fruit) comes out clean, about 1 hour and 35 to 40 minutes (cake center may settle slightly).
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes.
  11. Remove the pan sides. Place a platter over the cake, then, holding the two together, turn both over, so the cake is right-side up. Carefully remove pan bottom and parchment. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 407.33 Kcal (1705 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.45g 18%
Cholesterol 59.23mg 20%
Sodium 258.93mg 11%
Potassium 552mg 12%
Total Carbs 73.13g 24%
Sugars 47.54g 190%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 8%
Protein 4.59g 9%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 148.8mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 248.76 Kcal (1042 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.99g 18%
Cholesterol 36.17mg 20%
Sodium 158.13mg 11%
Potassium 337.1mg 12%
Total Carbs 44.66g 24%
Sugars 29.03g 190%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 8%
Protein 2.8g 9%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 10%
Calcium 90.9mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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