Name: Pear Upside-Down Cake
Yield: 6 to 8 Servings
Ingredients: 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided, plus more; 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons coarse yellow cornmeal or polenta; 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup sugar, divided; 2 medium pears (about 1 pound); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, separated; 1/2 cup whole milk; Whipped cream or caramel gelato (optional)

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