Warm Pear and Honey Cake
This Warm Pear and Honey Cake is a cozy masterpiece, blending tender pears with golden honey for a dessert that feels like a hug. The moist, buttery crumb pairs perfectly with the soft, caramelized fruit, creating a harmony of textures in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 ½ cups self-raising flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 medium ripe pears (peeled and sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350oF (180oC) and butter a 9 inch springform pan.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until pale and fluffy.
- Slowly add in the eggs followed by the honey.
- In a separate bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger.
- Using a metal spoon, fold the flour mix into the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the springform pan. Gently fan the pears around the top of the cake.
- Bake for roughly 45-55 minutes, or until risen and golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Serve a slice warm with whipped cream or creme anglais and a cup of tea. Store cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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