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Pear Upside Down Cake with Rosemary & Walnuts

Delicious Pear Upside Down Cake with Rosemary & Walnuts Magic

This Pear Upside Down Cake with Rosemary & Walnuts is a delightful blend of caramelized pears and earthy rosemary, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 4 medium Ripe Pears Peeled and sliced
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar For topping
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt To balance flavors
Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Walnuts Chopped, optional to toast
Serving Suggestion
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream or Ice Cream For serving

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Round cake pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and slice the ripe pears into even wedges.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  4. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar and finely chopped rosemary.
  5. Pour the melted butter into a greased round cake pan; sprinkle the sugar and rosemary mixture.
  6. Arrange the pear slices in a circular pattern in the pan.
Batter Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, cream the remaining butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in the eggs.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the cake batter over the prepared pear topping.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pair with whipped cream or ice cream for an enhanced dessert experience.

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