Warm Spiced Pear Delight Cake
Delight in the cozy flavors of our Warm Spiced Pear Delight Cake. This dessert masterpiece combines the warmth of mixed spices with the sweetness of ripe pears layered within a moist cake. It’s an aromatic and comforting treat, perfect for fall gatherings or a warm family evening. Each slice dazzles with a dusting of icing sugar and pairs exquisitely with creamy vanilla custard.
10
Servings
N/A
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
250 g (at room temperature)
brown sugar
1 cup (firmly packed)
eggs
2
golden syrup
1/4 cup
plain flour
1 1/3 cups
bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon
mixed spice
3 teaspoons
pears
2 (medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
icing sugar
to taste (for dusting)
vanilla custard
to serve
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (or 160°C if using a fan-forced oven).
2
Prepare a 30cm x 30cm slice pan by greasing it and lining the base with baking paper, ensuring the paper extends over the long edges to form handles for easy removal.
3
In a small mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and brown sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
4
Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully combined.
5
Mix in the golden syrup until the ingredients are well incorporated.
6
Transfer this mixture to a larger mixing bowl. Sift the plain flour, bicarbonate of soda, and mixed spice over the mixture.
7
Add 1/4 cup of hot water, and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared slice pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
9
Arrange the pear slices evenly over the top of the cake batter, overlapping them slightly.
10
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a skewer into the center, which should come out clean.
11
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
12
Carefully transfer the cake from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
13
Before serving, lightly dust the cake with icing sugar and accompany each slice with a generous serving of vanilla custard.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warm Spiced Pear Delight Cake?
It is a moist, aromatic dessert featuring mixed spices and ripe pears, perfect for fall gatherings.
How many servings does this cake provide?
This recipe makes 10 servings.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 180°C, or 160°C if you are using a fan-forced oven.
What size pan should be used for this recipe?
A 30cm x 30cm slice pan is required.
How do I prepare the slice pan?
Grease the pan and line the base with baking paper, ensuring the paper extends over the edges to form handles.
How much butter is needed?
You will need 250g of butter at room temperature.
What type of sugar is used in the batter?
The recipe uses 1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar.
How should the butter and sugar be mixed?
Use an electric mixer to cream the butter and brown sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
How many eggs are required?
This cake requires 2 eggs.
What is the proper way to add eggs to the mixture?
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until they are fully combined.
When do I add the golden syrup?
Mix in 1/4 cup of golden syrup after the eggs have been incorporated.
Which dry ingredients need to be sifted?
Sift 1 1/3 cups of plain flour, 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda, and 3 teaspoons of mixed spice together.
Is water added to the cake batter?
Yes, add 1/4 cup of hot water to the mixture before the final stirring.
What is the best way to combine the final batter?
Gently stir the ingredients until just combined, taking care to avoid overmixing.
How many pears are needed for the topping?
You will need 2 medium pears.
How should the pears be prepared?
The pears should be peeled, cored, and thinly sliced.
How are the pear slices arranged on the cake?
Arrange the pear slices evenly over the top of the batter, overlapping them slightly.
How long does the cake bake?
Bake the cake for 40 to 45 minutes.
How can I tell if the cake is done?
Insert a skewer into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is finished.
Should the cake cool in the pan?
Yes, let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing it.
Where should the cake finish cooling?
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely after the initial 5-minute rest.
What is used for dusting the cake?
Lightly dust the finished cake with icing sugar.
What should be served with the Warm Spiced Pear Delight Cake?
Accompany each slice with a generous serving of vanilla custard.
What type of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for plain flour.
How much mixed spice is required?
The recipe uses 3 teaspoons of mixed spice for its aromatic flavor.
Can I use a fan-forced oven for this cake?
Yes, but reduce the temperature to 160°C if using a fan-forced setting.
What is the purpose of the bicarbonate of soda?
It acts as a leavening agent to help the cake rise.
How do I remove the cake easily from the pan?
Use the baking paper handles to lift the cake out once it has cooled slightly.
What is the texture of the cake?
The cake is described as moist and comforting.
Is this recipe suitable for family evenings?
Yes, it is an aromatic and comforting treat perfect for warm family evenings or seasonal gatherings.