Spiced Pear Cake Recipe

Name: Spiced Pear Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g butter (at room temperature); 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed); 2 eggs; 1/4 cup golden syrup; 1 1/3 cups plain flour; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 3 teaspoons mixed spice; 2 pears (medium); icing sugar (to dust); vanilla custard (to serve)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 180C (160C fan forced).
2
Grease and line a 30cm x 30cm (base measurement) slice pan with baking paper, extending paper at long sides for handles.
3
Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in a small bowl until pale and creamed and then beat in eggs, one by one, until combined.
4
Stir in golden syrup, then transfer mixture to a large bowl and sift flour, bicarbonate of soda, mixed spice over butter mixture and add 1/4 cup hot water, stirring until just combined and then spread mixture into prepared pan, smooth surface.
5
Peel, core and quarter pears and slice thinly and then arrange pear, overlapping slightly, over cake mixture in pan and then bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted at centre comes out clean.
6
Remove cake from oven, then stand in pan for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7
Dust with icing sugar and serve with custard.

874

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g butter (at room temperature), 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed), 2 eggs, 1/4 cup golden syrup, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pear Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Spiced Pear Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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