CARAMEL PEAR CAKE

Caramel Pear Cake image

I love making this upside-down cake when fresh pears are in season.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 medium ripe pears, peeled and sliced
28 caramels
1-1/2 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
Whipped cream

Steps:

Arrange pear slices in rows in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt the caramels with a 1/2 cup water; stir in butter until smooth. Pour over pears. , In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and remaining water; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour over the caramel layer., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.