Pear Upside-Down Cake

Step 1

Bring the butter to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Add half of the sugar to a small pot over medium-low heat. Add a splash of water.

Step 2

Add a pinch of salt. Stir & let cook until the sugar starts to caramelize.

Step 3

Grease a round cake pan.

Step 4

Add 2 tbsp of butter to the caramel. Mix to combine. Pour into the greased cake pan.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, whisk together a pinch of salt with the remaining butter & sugar.

Step 6

Crack & whisk the eggs into the bowl.

Step 7

Add the flour. Mix to combine.

Step 8

Peel, core & slice the pears into thin wedges.

Step 9

Decoratively arrange the pears over the caramel in the cake pan.

Step 10

Carefully spread the cake batter over the pears. Bake for 30-40 min at 325°F.

Step 11

Remove the pan from the oven. Cool slightly. Use the tip of a knife to loosen the cake from the sides of the pan. Place a serving plate over the pan. Swiftly flip over the cake. Serve & enjoy!