Skillet Pear Upside-Down Cake
A fresh pear upside-down cake features a gooey caramel topping and a warmly spiced cinnamon cake.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Melt 1/4 cup butter and brown sugar in a 10 1/4-inch skillet over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth; set aside.
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Peel, core, and thinly slice pears, then arrange them over the brown sugar mixture in the skillet.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, beat 6 tablespoons softened butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light. Blend in egg and vanilla.
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Gradually add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, alternating additions until well blended; the batter will be thick.
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Spoon the thick batter evenly over the arranged pears in the skillet, spreading gently.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake stand for 4 minutes after removing it from the oven, then invert onto a heatproof plate.
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Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or cream.