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Upside-down cake with pear and chestnut flour

Recipe by JustInCooking

A moist upside-down cake with pears, flavored with vanilla, made with chestnut flour and coconut sugar for a low glycemic index. Ideal for a snack, it is enjoyed warm, topped with a thin layer of apricot jam or a sugar‑free gel.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
31m
Prep
27m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 8m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$10.72
Total cost
$1.34
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Uniform the pear slices for even cooking
  • Do not over‑mix the batter after adding the flour
  • Precise baking: check doneness with the knife blade
  • Inverting the cake without breaking it

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the knife carefully when peeling and slicing the pears.
  • Be careful with hot melted coconut oil.
  • Use gloves or oven mitts when removing the pan from the oven.

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