French-Inspired: Pear Cake recipe

Don't let your ripe pears go to waste! This easy-to-make recipe is the perfect way to use up those extra pears and enjoy a delicious, homemade treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is for you.

Ingredients:

• For the base:

  • 5 pears
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 packet baking powder
  • 100g granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 150g plain flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 100ml milk
  • 1 packet cinnamon sugar

• Topping:

  • 1 egg
  • 200g quark cheese
  • 2 packets vanilla sugar
  • 50g butter

Instructions:

1. Prep work: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake tin. Peel and slice the pears.
2. Make the batter: Beat the eggs and sugar until fluffy. Gradually fold in the flour, baking powder, milk, and oil.
3. Assemble the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and arrange the pear slices on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
4. Bake: Bake for 30 minutes.
5. Optional topping: While the cake cools, mix the quark, butter, egg, and vanilla sugar. Spread this mixture over the cooled cake and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
6. Crumble topping: For an extra crunch, mix together sugar, flour, and butter to create a crumble topping. Sprinkle it over the cake and bake for 5-8 minutes more.

Enjoy your delicious pear cake!