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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.
Gluten Free Caramel Pear Upside Down Cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 329 kcal
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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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 17g
Keyword caramel, gluten-free, pear cake, upside down cake
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