UPSIDE-DOWN TOFFEE PEAR CAKE

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Posting for Chef #29196 This is from Australian Good Taste magazine. Australian measurements used, one tablespoon = 20ml, one cup = 250ml.

Provided by Jewelies

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

125 g butter
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 1/4 cups self-raising flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 pears (such as Williams, Packham or Beurre Bosc)
clotted cream, to serve
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C Butter around 20cm cake tin well.
  • Make the topping first. Combine sugar and the 60mls (1/4 cup) water in a small saucepan and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Bring to the boil, without stirring, until the syrup turns a golden brown. It is a good idea to occasionally brush down the sides of the saucepan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent the syrup from crystallising.
  • Remove from heat immediately and carefully add the 60mls (1/4 cup) boiling water (the syrup will spit a little when the water is added).
  • Stir until the toffee is smooth (you may have to return it to the heat to help it dissolve). Pour into the base of the buttered cake tin. Set aside.
  • Now for the cake. Beat butter and sugar together using an electric beater until pale and creamy. Add eggs and beat until well combined. Mix in the sour cream.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, ginger and cinnamon and then fold into the sour cream mixture.
  • Core, peel and halve the pears and arrange, flat side down, over the toffee in the cake tin. Spoon the cake mixture over the pears and spread evenly.
  • Bake in pre-heated oven for 50-55 minutes or until cooked through and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • Stand in tin for 5-10 minutes and then turn onto a serving plate. Serve warm with clotted cream.

Pinky DelaTorre
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This cake is a work of art. I'm so impressed!


Subash Bohara
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I'm going to make this cake for my next dinner party. I'm sure my guests will love it.


Lynlyn Desalisa
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This cake looks like it would be perfect for a fall gathering. I'm definitely going to try it.


Sarki Usama
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I'm willing to give this cake a try. It looks so good!


Timothy Tajal
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This cake is absolutely beautiful. I'm sure it tastes as good as it looks.


Hastana Hastananeupane
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It sounds like the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Michelle judith
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This cake is on my to-bake list. It looks amazing!


Doug Basham
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I'm going to try making this cake this weekend. It looks so delicious!


Zeeban Lama
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still really good. I think it would be perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.


Samkelo Mvelwa
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the toffee sauce is divine.


noura touki
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This is the best upside-down cake I've ever had. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the pears are perfectly tender. The toffee sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Magadime Cathrine
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I've made this cake for my family and friends several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks and bake sales.


LRB HASAN
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Samyan Rizwan
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Mine Interaction
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are stunning and the cake is absolutely delicious.


Gr Ge
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Not a fan of pears, but this cake was still really good. The toffee sauce really makes the dish.


Tanya Blake
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The cake was delicious, but I found the toffee sauce to be a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time I will use less sugar in the sauce.


Hannan Mughal
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The toffee sauce is a bit tricky to get right, but it's worth the effort. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Foxtrot
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I've made this cake twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is light and fluffy, the pears are perfectly tender, and the toffee sauce is the perfect finishing touch. Highly recommend!


Menaar Shakeel
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This upside-down toffee pear cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the moist, flavorful cake and the gooey, buttery toffee sauce. I will definitely be making this again.