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Honey Pear Cake (Easy and Delicious)
Honey Pear Cake blends a buttery, lightly sweetened cake batter with slices of ripe pear arranged on top and sprinkled with Demerara sugar. The bake yields a moist crumb beneath a golden, caramelized fruit topping, accented by honey’s subtle sweetness. This cake suits those seeking a home-baked dessert with fresh fruit and a tender texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
336 kcal
Course:
Cake
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 1 c flour all purpose/plain
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ¾ c butter good quality
- ¾ c sugar
- 3 egg organic
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 medium ripe (but not too soft) pears (about 170 g each)
- 2 Tbsp demerara sugar divided
- 2 Tbsp honey good quality
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C)
- Grease and flour an 8" round springform pan
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Prepare the Cake Batter
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together.
- In another large bowl (or stand mixer) cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add an egg and mix in. Then about a third of the flour mixture and blend well, continue with the other two eggs and rest of the flour and the vanilla.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan.
Prepare the Pears
- Peel and core the pears.
- Cut the pears into wedges (about 12 slices from each pear).
Assemble the Honey Pear Cake
- Arrange the pear slices on top of the cake. Depending on the size of the pear, you may not use all of the slices.
- Sprinkle one tablespoonful of Demerara sugar on top of the cake.
Bake the Cake
- Place the cake pan into the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the cake is risen, golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes then remove the from the pan.
Finish the Honey Pear Cake
- Warm the honey slightly, then brush over the top of the entire cake.
- Finally, sprinkle with another tablespoonful of Demerara sugar (or less). That's it, you have just made a delicious cake!
- Slice and serve on its own, or with cream or even custard!
Notes
- Use an 8-inch round or 7-inch square pan for proper cake thickness and baking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
621IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 621IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.