Pear and Almond Upsidedown Cake

Juicy pears and almonds come together in an upside-down cake that’s as good-looking as it is delicious.

Prep: 90 Min

Serves: 10 Person

Skill: Medium

Pear and Almond Upsidedown Cake

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) So Good Almond beverage
  • 1/4 cup (90g) golden syrup (Tip Below)
  • Handful of flaked almonds
  • 2 pears, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
  • 1 cup (200g) castor sugar
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs

Method:

Step 1

Pre-heat your oven to 180C.

Step 2

Spread golden syrup on the bottom of the cake pan. Sprinkle flaked almonds on it

Step 3

Arrange the pear slices on the golden syrup.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.

Step 5

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat oil and sugar until the mixture is light and pale.

Step 6

Beat in eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition.

Step 7

Fold in the flour mixture to the wet ingredients alternating with almond milk, and starting and ending with flour mixture. Beat until smooth.

Step 8

Carefully pour the batter over the arranged fruit and bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden-brown. Let the cake rest in the tin for 10-15 minutes before taking it out.

Tip:

  1. If you don’t have golden syrup- brush the pan with melted butter and spread an even layer of brown sugar on it.

     

Pear and Almond Upsidedown Cake