Raisin and Pear Upside-Down Gingerbread Cake
Keep these ingredients on hand in the pantry for a throw-together, rustic dessert.
How to Make It
Step 1
Melt butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over low heat. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar. Arrange pear slices over sugar; top with raisins, walnuts, and cherries.
Step 2
Stir together cake mix, water, and egg until moistened; pour over pears. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Step 3
Invert immediately onto a serving platter. Cool before serving.
Step 4
Tip: Make sure pears are well drained before arranging in skillet.
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