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Pear Sponge Cake served
Juicy pear slices baked into a soft vanilla sponge

Classic Pear Sponge Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The secret to fruity cakes is moisture balance. Pears release juice during baking, which soaks the sponge, creating a pudding-like, creamy transition between the fruit and the cake. The aroma of vanilla and pear is a classic pairing.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cake tin (22 cm)
  • Peeler
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Cream the butter with the sugar until fluffy, add the eggs and vanilla.

Tip: Basic sponge method start.
2 ✓

Mix in the flour, baking powder, salt, and loosen with the milk.

Tip: You should get a thick dropping consistency.
3 ✓

Pour into the tin, arrange the pears on top.

Tip: Arrange neatly, as this is how it will bake.
4 ✓

Bake at 180°C for 40 minutes.

Tip: It cooks slower around the fruit, test the centre with a skewer!

Recipe FAQ

Why did the fruit sink?
This is natural, but if it sinks too much, the batter was too runny. Toss the fruit in flour before adding!

Ingredients

  • 200 g Plain flour
  • 100 g Butter
  • 150 g Granulated sugar
  • 3 pcs Eggs
  • 10 g Baking powder
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 300 g Pears (peeled, sliced)
  • 5 ml Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3 g Icing sugar (to dust)