Description

This Upside-Down Brown Butter Pear Cake features tender caramelized pears atop a soft, nutty brown butter cake. It’s an elegant yet simple dessert perfect for cozy gatherings or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1/2 cup buttermilk

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
Melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, then stir in brown sugar until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
Arrange pear slices evenly over the caramel mixture. Drizzle with lemon juice and vanilla extract.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the browned butter with granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
Pour the batter over the pears and spread evenly.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate and cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spiced variation.

Substitute pears with apples for a firmer texture.

Use dark brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.

Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Warm slices in the microwave for 10–15 seconds before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg