Caramel-Pear Upside Down Cake - Recipes List

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 ripe pears
• 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, divided
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, or to taste