I’m back! Still fighting my way through the mountain of washing and emails, but at least I’m back in the country. We had terrible internet connection in France this year so it definitely resulted in an enforced break from social media – I’d like to say my internet problems are behind me now but that wouldn’t be true – We are really suffering from poor connectivity via BT who seem less than interested. Just typing this short paragraph has resulted in me turning off and on at the wall.
But less of the moaning, let’s get back to baking. Aaaand relax … feeling better already!
I’m missing this week’s GBBO at the moment (recorded – don’t panic) but I have heard a rumour that pears feature quite heavily. Spooky that, they are here too!
We’ve gone all The Good Life here and have stripped our Pear Tree – we’ve never had such a good crop. I’m stewing away like mad to get them frozen. (Tip: My neighbour told me that stewing pears in lemonade is supposed to be excellent)
This cake is perfect for a pudding at any time of year – Its even more delicious with homemade warm caramel sauce poured over it.
| Serves | 10+ |
| Prep time | 1 hour |
| Cook time | 1 hour |
| Total time | 2 hours |
| Meal type | Dessert, Snack |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold, Serve Hot |
INGREDIENTS
- 6 Pears (Peeled and chopped into 1cm chunks)
- 250g Caster Sugar
- 200g Soft Dark Brown Sugar
- 250g Pecans (Chopped into small chunks)
- 2 Medium Eggs
- 400g Self Raising Flour
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 225ml Vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS
| 1. | |
| In a large pan, add the chopped pears, white and brown sugar and the pecans. Mix thoroughly until all combined and soak for 30 mins. | |
| 2. | |
| Heat on a medium heat until just starting to bubble and reduce the heat – Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Bring off the heat and allow to cool for another 10 minutes. | |
| 3. | |
| Preheat the oven to 175C and line a 10″ square cake tin | |
| 4. | |
| Sift the flour into the pear and nut mixture and add the vanilla. | |
| 5. | |
| Whisk the eggs and add while stirring each ingredient in thoroughly. | |
| 6. | |
| Add the oil and stir in until well combined – You will think that this is far too much oil but it will eventually mix in. | |
| 7. | |
| Add the cake mixture to the tin and bake for 1 hour until a skewer comes out clear. | |
Saw this on FB the other day – looks amazing. I am definitely going to get into baking – but I have quickly realised that I probably just need to only bake one thing a month – otherwise we are all going to bulk out ha ha. I will return to your blog in a few weeks for some inspiration, and I’ll let you know what I pick. It’s better following blogger recipes 🙂 x
I love following your baking journey, Kerrie! Bet you bake again before the month is out x
Welcome back! Hope you enjoyed your social media break 🙂 Now I’m back to wishing I could bake again!! x xx
Thanks Suzanne, I’d like to say I’m refreshed after the break but you know … 3 kids and all that! x
Mmm this looks lovely Helen, all linked up xx
Fab Kirsty – Thanks again for joining in x
Yum, I love pears and pecans a delicious combination
Aren’t they great – something tells me they shouldn’t work, but they do x
This looks delicious!!! I don’t like poached pears (or apples either) but I do like a good apple or pear cake. When my oven is working again, I’ll be sure to bake this!
Gasp! How does one manage with a broken oven. Hope you are fixed soon x
This looks gorgeous, I am not a great baker but I love pecans and pears… And stewed apple!! X
Thank you Julia – Its really simple to make x
This looks scrummy! Will definitely have to try it, although it will not look as good as this x
Giveover! Am sure it will look fine – Enjoy! x
Hello gorgeous, that’s just dreamy! Thanks for linking up to #brilliantblogposts x
Thank you! Nice to see you back x
Hello! Looks yummy scrummy! I’m desperate for cake recipes without eggs so if you could bear me in mind next time you are cooking! ;P
Ooh I love a challenge – I’ve got a scones recipe somewhere on here that doesn’t use eggs for now? x
that looks perfect for an autumns dessert! yummy x
Thanks Jenny – I’m sure we’ll be having it again soon x
This looks wonderful. I’d much rather eat pears in a cake than poached as well.
I’ve linked up for the first time. Weyhey!
This looks fabulous. Moist and delicious mmm x
Week back Helen. Your pear and pecan cake looks gorgeous. I hoping to join in soon, I’ll be baking more when my youngest start pre school later in the week.
This looks absolutely amazing! #recipeoftheweek