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Gluten Free Caramel Pear Upside Down Cake

Gluten Free Caramel Pear Upside Down Cake

This gluten free caramel pear upside down cake is a stunning dessert that's perfect for fall gatherings. Golden, tender, and topped with gorgeous caramel pears, it's absolutely worth trying.
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Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • offset spatula

Ingredients

For the Caramel & Pears

  • 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 2/3 cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3 medium Ripe Bartlett Pears, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

For the Cake

  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 3/4 cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F. Melt 1/3 cup butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet or oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and salt, stirring until the mixture bubbles and becomes smooth and caramel-like, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Arrange the pear slices in a beautiful fan pattern over the caramel. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside while you make the batter.
  • Whisk together the almond flour, gluten free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in the vanilla.
  • Add half the flour mixture and stir until just incorporated. Add the sour cream, stir to combine, then add the remaining flour mixture. Mix until you have a smooth, thick batter.
  • Carefully dollop the batter over the arranged pears and spread it evenly without disturbing the fruit underneath. Smooth the top with an offset spatula.
  • Bake for 40 to 48 minutes until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the skillet for exactly 5 minutes.
  • Run a spatula around the edges, place a serving plate over the skillet, and flip in one swift motion. Let it sit for a moment before lifting the skillet away. Serve warm.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel, gluten-free, pear cake, upside down cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g
Calories: 329kcal
Cost: $15