Ingredients

The following ingredients have 14 Servings
  • 2 bosc pears, 1/4″ slices
  • 1/4 cup SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon clove
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • a pinch of Salt
  • 1/2 cup SPLENDA® Naturals Sugar & Stevia Sweetener Blend
  • 3 Medium size Eggs
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup canola oil

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare a 9″ round cake pan by spraying with cooking spray on bottom on sides (you could also use butter).
  • Arrange pear slices on the bottom of the pan.
  • To a small sauce pan over medium heat, add SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend, water, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium heat, whisking the entire time until the sauce begins to thicken and sugar is dissolved. About 4-5 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce of the pears. Being careful not to mess up the arrangement.
  • For the Cake: add flour, baking powder and salt to a small bowl. Set aside.
  • To a large bowl, add SPLENDA® Sugar & Stevia Sweetener Blend, eggs, yogurt and vanilla. Using a whisk, stir together until the mixture is smooth and lumps are removed.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture into the wet mixture, whisking the whole time.
  • Lastly add the oil to the bowl and whisk until combined.
  • Pour the cake batter over the pear and sugar sauce, again being careful not to disturb the arrangement.
  • Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes or until it passes the “toothpick test.”
  • Remove cake from oven and place pan on a wire cooling rack for 5-10 minutes.
  • Place serving platter on top of the cake pan, say a little prayer and then flip the cake so the caramelized pears are on top.
  • Serve and enjoy!