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Fresh pear cream slice

Author: VJ Published : September 2020 Updated : July 2022 / 6 people have commented

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This scrumptious fresh pear cream slice cake is made with fresh pears and cream. It is quick enough to mix together for an easy family cake, and yet it is elegant enough to serve for an afternoon tea with friends.

A closeup of a slice of fresh pear cream slice on a cake lifter.

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Table Of Contents
  1. Fresh pear cream slice
  2. How to make a fresh pear cream slice
  3. How do I serve pear cream slice?
  4. Tips for using pears
  5. Can I make a pear cream slice in advance?
  6. Pin for later
  7. Other recipes
  8. The recipe
  9. Fresh pear cream slice

Fresh pear cream slice

This fresh pear cream slice is a deliciously different cake. It is made with fresh pears and a cream-based batter, which sets to a creamy custardy texture, quite unlike a normal cake.

There is no shortening in this pear cake, instead the fat content of the cake batter is derived from double (or whipping) cream. This recipe is based on my recipe for easy apple cake, but instead of using oil in the batter, the pear cake batter is mixed with thick whipped cream. This gives the pear cake a custardy texture which is ultra moist and creamy.

The sliced pears are placed on top of the cake batter in a baking tin, and as the cake bakes, the pears drop down, and the batter sets around them. The result is a moist and tasty creamy cake, with a normal cake crumb on the top and mouth-wateringly creamy texture beneath.

This cake does not rise very much, but what it lacks in height, it certainly makes up for in taste!

Close up showing the texture of the pear cake.

How to make a fresh pear cream slice

You can get the complete recipe for this fresh pear cream slice on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

You will need 2 to 3 medium-sized pears, and once sliced, there should be sufficient pears to completely cover the batter.

Start by peeling, coring and slicing the fresh pears. Slice the pears into 1/4 inch slices. Don’t worry if the pears are not uniformly sliced – they will sink down into the batter as the pear cake bakes. Place the sliced pears in a bowl of water with two tablespoons of lemon juice to prevent them from going brown.

Steps for mixing the batter for the pear cake.

For the batter, you will need self-raising flour (or plain flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder), milk, egg, sugar, 1/2 a teaspoon of salt and some double or whipping cream.

Place all the ingredients except the cream in a mixing bowl and whisk with a balloon whisk to remove any lumps (images 1 and 2 above).

Whisk the cream until soft peaks form, then add to the batter and whisk through to combine thoroughly (images 3 and 4 above).

Collage of 4 images showing a round pear cake and a square pear cake in baking tins.

Once the batter has been mixed, pour it into a well-greased 9″ diameter springform cake pan, or an 8″ x 8″ square cake pan, and arrange the sliced pears on top (images 1 and 3 above).

Bake in a pre-heated oven (180C/350F) for 25 minutes until the cake is brown on top and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out cleanly (images (2 and 4 above).

You will find that most of the pears will sink down into the cake during baking. This is normal, and to be expected.

Square or springform pan

I have tested this recipe in both the round springform pan and the square baking pan. I found that it was easier to remove the cake from the round springform pan than from the square pan.

Sprinkle the baked cake with icing sugar (or confectioner’s sugar) once it has been removed from the oven and cooled.

Overhead shot of a tray of fresh pear cream slice.

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How do I serve pear cream slice?

This pear cake is delicious either served plain or sprinkled with icing sugar (confectioner’s sugar).

If you would like to turn it into a dessert, add either a spoonful of whipped cream. ice cream or a drizzle of custard.

Tips for using pears

Choose pears that are ripe, and have a slight ‘give’ when you press them with your fingers. There is no need to cook the pears before using them in this cake.

Bartlett pears or Conference pears are ideal for this dish.

If your pears are slightly under-ripe, place them in a brown paper bag at room temperature to ripen them before using.

When you have peeled and sliced the pears, place them in water with a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice until you are ready to add them to the cake. This will prevent them from turning brown. (If you look closely at some of the process images in this post, you will see I omitted this step 🙂 )

A slice of fresh pear cream slice on a plate with the rest of the cake in the background.

Can I make a pear cream slice in advance?

Stored in the refrigerator, this cake will remain fresh for up to 5 days. So you can make it ahead of time. Store it in the baking pan, covered with a layer of tinfoil, in the refrigerator.

You will find that the texture will change slightly, as the pears will release some moisture and make the cake even moister.

Don’t sprinkle with icing sugar if you intend to store it for later use as the moisture will cause the icing sugar to melt into the cake.

When you are ready to eat the pear cake, remove it from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. Then sprinkle with icing sugar and serve.

Pin for later

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Other recipes

If you enjoyed this recipe, you may enjoy these other recipes:

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  • Easy lemon meringue pie
  • Quick mix chocolate cake tray bake
  • Apple and blackberry pie

The recipe

A closeup of a slice of fresh pear cream slice on a cake lifter.

Fresh pear cream slice

This scrumptious pear cream slice cake is made with fresh pears and cream. It is quick enough to mix together for an easy family cake, and yet it is elegant enough to serve for an afternoon tea with friends.
Recipe by: Veronica
Dessert, Easy cakes
British
Calories 212
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1 8″ x 8″ square flan
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Equipment

  • 8" x 8" Baking dish
  • OR 9" diameter round springform pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Balloon whisk
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 3 medium fresh pears
  • 1 cup / 140 grams self-raising flour or use plain flour with 1 teaspoon baking powder per cup
  • 1 cup / 200 grams granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup / 180 ml milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup / 120 ml double cream or whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/360°F
  • Peel the pears and remove the core. Cut the pears into ¼" slices.
    3 medium fresh pears
  • Measure the cream into a small mixing bowl and whisk until thick peaks form. Set aside.
    1/2 cup / 120 ml double cream
  • Measure the remainder of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and whisk with a balloon whisk until there are no lumps. The consistency should be that of a thick pouring batter
    1 cup / 140 grams self-raising flour, 1 cup / 200 grams granulated sugar, 3/4 cup / 180 ml milk, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Add the whipped cream and continue mixing until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the batter into a well-greased 8" x 8" baking dish (or 9" diameter round springform pan).
  • Arrange the pears on top of the batter, place the baking dish in the pre-heated oven and bake for 25 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out cleanly. If the cake is not quite set (ie there is still batter on the toothpick) leave it in the oven for another minute or two.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool, then sprinkle with icing sugar (confectioner's sugar), cut into slices and serve.

Notes

The calories have been calculated based on the assumption that the cake will be cut into 10 slices.

Nutrition

Calories – 212kcal | Carbohydrates – 39.5g | Protein – 3g | Fat – 5.5g | Saturated Fat – 3.2g | Cholesterol – 35mg | Sodium – 137mg | Potassium – 98mg | Fiber – 1.9g | Sugar – 25.8g | Calcium – 39mg | Iron – 1mg

I am not a nutritionist. The nutrition information has been calculated using an on-line calculator, and is intended for information and guidance purposes only. If the nutrition information is important to you, you should consider calculating it yourself, using your preferred tool.

Unless otherwise stated, a cup is the standard US cup containing 240 ml. In all my recipes this cup is assumed to hold 140g of flour. For help converting other ingredients between cups, grams, ounces and other measures, see my recipe conversion calculator.
All my recipes are developed and tested at sea-level. For tips on adjusting recipes for high altitudes see my post on baking at high altitudes.
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About VJ

In my previous life, I was an IT Consultant. Now that I've swapped an office for a kitchen I have a lot more time to spend on things that interest me such as trying out new recipes. Most of my cooking is based around quick and easy meals, and you'll probably find a little South African influence creeping in due to the many years I spent there.

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  1. Debbie Florio

    6 November 2022 at 8:07 pm

    4 stars
    The cake was delicious, but I ended up with a puddle in the middle which was like a thin crème anglaise., even though the surrounding cake was cooked perfectly. I followed the recipe to the letter; I’m wondering if you have any thoughts as to why this may have happened.

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    • VJ

      11 November 2022 at 3:43 pm

      Sorry to hear that. Were your pears on the ripe side? I can only think they may have leaked some extra juice into the cake.

      Reply
  2. Dani

    16 November 2021 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    Thank you, this was lovely!!

    Reply
    • VJ

      16 November 2021 at 9:23 am

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

      Reply
  3. Molly

    4 November 2021 at 1:00 am

    5 stars
    I was looking for a way to use up a bag of pears and found your recipe. Easy and delicious! Thank you ☺️

    Reply
    • VJ

      4 November 2021 at 6:45 am

      5 stars
      Glad to be of help 🙂

      Reply

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