Vegan Pear Upside-Down Cake
This Vegan Pear Upside-Down Cake is a cozy dessert that brings sweet pears and warm spices together, offering a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Fruit Layer
- 4 pieces ripe pears, peeled and sliced Use ripe but firm pears so the slices hold shape during baking.
Cake Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour Can be swapped for oat flour for a different texture.
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sugar Reduce sugar slightly if using canned pears.
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk Use any preferred non-dairy milk.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom Can be replaced with nutmeg or ginger.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
- Arrange the sliced pears in the bottom of the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter over the pears in the pan.
Baking
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before inverting onto a plate.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Top with powdered sugar, vegan ice cream, or coconut cream for extra richness. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 5 days.