Vegan Pear Upside Down Cake
Elevate your dessert game with Vegan Pear Upside Down Cake. This awesome twist on a classic favorite is a stunning blend of sweet, juicy pears and a moist, flavorful cake. The caramelized pear topping creates a stunning presentation that's perfect for special occasions or a cozy family gathering. Savor the warm spices and the subtle sweetness of ripe pears in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch Cake 1x
- Category: Cakes and Cupcakes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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For the Cake
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c almond flour
1 1/4 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 c applesauce
1/2 c canola oil
1/4 c nondairy milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pear Topping
1/4 c vegan butter
1/2 c brown sugar
2 pears, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C) and line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Spray/brush the sides very lightly with canola oil. Set aside.
- Make the Batter: Add all purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger to a large bowl and whisk together. In a small, separate bowl combine applesauce, canola oil, nondairy milk and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just-combined. Do not over-mix.
- Make the Topping: Add vegan butter and brown sugar to a small saucepan and heat on the stove over medium. Whisk continuously until the butter and sugar are completely melted and moisture is homogenous. Don’t be too quick or the mixture will be grainy.
- Assemble: Arrange sliced pears in the bottom of your prepared cake pan. You can do this any way you choose but try to pick a pretty design of some kind. Pour the entirety of the melted butter/sugar mixture over the sliced pears. Try to distribute it as evenly as possible. Spoon the cake batter over the pears and spread out using a rubber spatula. Take care not to mix the layers.
- Bake: Place pan on center rack of preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean with only a few crumbs clinging to it. The cake will look dark gold but don’t worry! This is the bottom!
- Plate/Serve: Allow the cake to sit out for 5 minutes before inverting. Do not wait longer than this as the longer the cake cools the more difficult it will be to separate from the pan. Run a knife along the edges of the cake pan to loosen the sides. Turn pan over onto desired serving plate. Cake should release onto the plate fairly easily. Peel off the parchment paper. Serve warm or wait until it cools.
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Notes
*Prepared cake will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. This is not a freezer-friendly recipe.
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