Pear Fudge Upside-Down Cake

PEAR FUDGE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

2 tbsp. butter 1/4 c. brown sugar (packed) 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 (16 oz.) can pear halves, drained and each cut lengthwise into 4 slices 1 1/3 c. Bisquick baking mix 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/3 c. cocoa 1 egg 2/3 c. milk 3 tbsp. butter, softened

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in oven in square 8x8x2 inch pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Arrange pear slices on sugar mixture.

Blend remaining ingredients in large mixer bowl on low speed 1/2 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat 4 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter over sugar mixture and pears.

Bake 40-45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. IMMEDIATELY invert onto heatproof plate. LEAVE pan over cake a few minutes. Serve warm.

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 * World Recipes Y-Group