Recipe: Pear Cake

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves: 8–10 

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored and sliced
• 2 tbsp Demerara sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon, optional

Method

1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a round cake tin with baking paper.
2. Mix the dry ingredients: Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl and set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugar: Using a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition. Mix through the vanilla.
4. Make the batter: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared cake tin.
5. Add the pears: Scatter the sliced pear over the batter, gently pressing the pieces into the mixture.
6. Top and bake: Sprinkle with Demerara sugar and cinnamon, if using. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
7. Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for a comforting, sweet treat.

Enjoy!