How To: Make an upside-down caramelized pear cake

Lots of experiences are more exciting when one is upside-down. Riding the loop on a rollercoaster, for instance, or walking on your hands while doing a handstand. In fact, being upside down is so thrilling that cakes enjoy it too.

Take your next baked good on an unexpected fun ride by baking it upside-down. In this episode of The Minimalist by Mark Bittman, you'll learn how to make an upside-down pear cake with a caramelized top made with maple syrup, brown sugar, and butter. We're getting hungry just thinking about it.