1-Ready to dive into making your Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake? It’s easier than it sounds, and I love how it always brings a smile to my face when I flip it over to see that golden top. Start by preheating your oven to 325°F and buttering a 9-inch round cake pan to get things going smoothly.

2-Mix the melted butter and maple sugar, then spread it evenly on the bottom of the pan. Arrange the pear slices on top for that beautiful caramelized layer. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and maple sugar until it’s light and fluffy, then add the egg yolks and vanilla extract and mix well.

3-Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a separate bowl. Add half of this dry mix to your butter mixture and beat it in, followed by the milk, then the rest of the dry ingredients until combined. Don’t forget to beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form, and gently fold that into the batter for a lighter texture.

4-Spread the batter over the pears in the pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until the cake is golden and springs back when touched. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before flipping it onto a plate. Serve it warm, maybe with a scoop of ice cream for extra fun. For more ideas on baking tricks, check out our advanced tips section on the site.