Pear Date Upside Down Cake

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 small or 2 medium pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 6 to 8 pitted Medjool dates, halved or quartered, depending on size
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup finely ground or quick-cooking polenta
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pitted Medjool dates
• Creme fraiche, whipped, for serving

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