Mary Berry Pear Cake Recipe
If you're a fan of pears and cake, then you're in for a treat with Mary Berry's pear cake!This delightful dessert pairs fresh pear slices with a light and airy sponge cake, topped with a cinnamon crumble that's simply irresistible.Make sure to use ripe, firm pears for the best texture and flavor.One thing I love about this recipe is how the cinnamon adds a warm, cozy touch to the cake.A helpful tip is to gently fold the pear slices into the batter to keep them intact and distribute them evenly throughout the cake.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 2 large Pears peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar for crumble
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and set it aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Set this mixture aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Arrange the sliced pears on top of the batter in a circular pattern.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.