When I was looking for this recipe Mimi say "A lot of my cooking is based on abundance, on what's most in season"
Sometimes happens me, I choose my recipes when I have a lot of someones or really ripe fruits .
I made this pear cake with some pears really ripe and waiting by new fruits in this new spring ...
Source : French country cooking by Mimi Thorrison
Azahar Orange tree
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup cornflour (cornstarch)
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter, melted
4 to 5 ripe medium pears
peeled and cut into chunks
Icing sugar for serving
Method
Preheat oven to 350° F (180°C) Li8ne the bottom 23 cm springform tin with baking parchment.
In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until light in colour aand fluffy.
In a medium bowl sift together the flour, cornflour, baking powder and salt. Whisk into the egg mixture, followed by the vanilla and melted butter Fold in the pears with their juices.
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake until golden and a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
Cool in the tin on a wire rack about 8 minutes before tuning out and peeling away the parchment.
Serve warm or at room temperature sprinkled with icing sugar.
I garnish with azahar flowers because I love them but you can use only the icing sugar.
print recipe here
En español
Cake de peras para todos los dias
Wish I could have a slice now. The cake looks beautiful, Gloria.
ReplyDeleteAh Angie thanks so much and I would be happy we can share this cake with some tea :)
DeleteIt's been a long time since I've eaten a pear. No particular reason why, I just haven't.
ReplyDeleteI love pears ! Fortunately I can find here almost around the year
DeleteLove pears and this looks like a welcome addition to my 'in season' cookery file. Yum yum. have a good weekend Diane
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane !! Hope you have a lovely weekend too!
DeleteThanks Ivy ! how are you doing ?
ReplyDeleteChe meraviglia! Baci
ReplyDeletegrazie cara!! baci!
DeleteThe cake sounds really delicious - I love simple and everyday recipes like this. And I love the plate you used to serve the cake, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jasline!!
Deletewow che meraviglia questa torta, soffice e profumata :)
ReplyDeleteUn bacio.
Grazie Dani!
DeleteLooks so good!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine!
DeleteWhen ripe as can be it can sure make it that much better.
ReplyDeletejust delicious Pat!
DeleteI bet it is amazing!♥
ReplyDeleteOui Monique !!
DeleteLooks lovely ... and I also like the blooms of the Azahar Orange tree.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks Jan!!
Deletenice cake
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam!!
DeleteGloria, I've never had a pear cake but its a great idea... I love moist cakes and I love pears so this cake has to be a winner! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteyou would like David Mimi Morrison has amazing recipes with fruits and she loves pears too. The amazing is she live in the countryside of France and has a beauty story wuth the house where she lives. I have 2 books of her and really enjoy reading her recipes .
ReplyDeleteI love these kind of kind of cakes and they are perfect for an afternoon tea or breakfast.
ReplyDeleteGerlinde I think are my favorite cakes too !
DeleteDeliziosa questa torta. Buona giornata Gloria.
ReplyDeletegrazie Natalia :)
Deletebuon weekend anche a te :)
I do my recipes based on seasonal fruit too. This cake sounds amazing. I'd gobble it right up!
ReplyDeletethanks Theresa is a really delicious cake !I love pears !
Deletewow!! buonissima!! e ottima presentazione :)) buon weekend!
ReplyDeletegrazie Andrea :)
DeleteTasty and lovely recipe .
ReplyDeletethanks Hiba !
DeleteWow...afternoon tea will never be the same again!
ReplyDeleteThis is WONDERFUL!! :))
Have a Fabulous Weekend, dearest Gloria...
and Much Love & Hugs xoxoxo
Thanks Ygraine ! hugs!
DeleteBeautiful cake. Beautiful cookbook.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mimi !
DeleteLooks wonderful, Gloria! I wish it was spring here!!! xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Lizzy!
Deleteyummy ! Perfect with a cup of tea !
ReplyDeletemerci beaucoup!
Deleteottima e sofficissima!
ReplyDeletebaci
Alice
Grazie Alice!
DeleteDeliziosa !
ReplyDeleteGrazie Andreea!
DeleteLooks so beautiful ☺
ReplyDeleteThanks Natalia!
Deletetout simplement délicieux
ReplyDeletebonne soirée
Merci beaucoup Fimere!
Deleteadoro le torte di pere, questa tua è splendida ! Buona settimana Gloria, un abbraccio !
ReplyDeleteGrazie Chiara!
DeleteI really wish I could have a slice now... the cake looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rafee!
DeleteAnche io faccio come te, preparo le torte in base a quello che ho al momento. ottima con le pere, perfetta per la colazione
ReplyDeleteGrazie Elena!
DeleteDelicious and yummy Gloria ~ Hope you are well ~
ReplyDeletethanks Grace :)
DeleteHello my dear...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos...gorgeous food...just lovely!!
Hope you and yours are well...
Cheers!
Linda :o)
thanks Linda :)
DeleteI love pear cake- but have never tried to make it. Sounds so tasty! Beautiful pictures too. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
thanks Jess :)
DeleteWhat a pretty cake! Are you enjoying her book?
ReplyDeletethanks Betty. Absolutely love her recipes!I have two books of her : wonderful !xo
ReplyDeleteGreat looking pear cake, Gloria! And I love those green plates! Thanks for sharing. Off now to look at her cookbook. Take care
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam! You will love her book has amazing french recipes!
DeleteI love everyday cakes! This is so easy to prepare and so delicious for sure. Pears are fab in cakes. Brava Gloria!
ReplyDeleteGrazie Cara !!xoxo
DeleteChe meraviglia, quanto sono buone le pere nelle torte!!!
ReplyDeleteBaci
UNa fettina ora sarebbe perfetta!!!!
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