This invisible pear cake is a perfect cake for fall when pears are in season. The pears are so thinly sliced that they melt into the cake, adding a wonderful sweetness. Served with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkling of powdered sugar takes this cake over the top, adding richness and sweetness.
To make the invisible pear cake, you make a batter by mixing eggs with salt, sugar, milk, lemon zest, flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and pear slices. Then, it gets poured into a cake pan and baked in the oven before being sliced and served.
What is Invisible Pear Cake?
Invisible pear cake is inspired by invisible apple cake, a type of French dessert in which thin slices of apple are baked in a batter resulting in a custard-like texture. This version uses pears for an equally delicious dessert.
Pro Tips
- Use ripe pears that still have a somewhat firm texture to ensure that you can slice them easily.
- Replace the pears with apples if you prefer.
- Thoroughly grease the cake pan so the cake comes out of it easily.
- For added richness, serve cake slices with freshly whipped cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Apples Instead of Pears?
Absolutely! In fact, the origins of this cake are with apples so you can easily use them instead of pears if you prefer.
What Type of Pears Should Be Used for This Cake?
You can use any type of pear that you have on hand such as bartlett, anjou, or bosc, as long as they are ripe with some firmness to them.
How Can I Tell That the Invisible Pear Cake is Baked?
To test your cake’s doneness, simply insert a skewer in its middle to see if it comes out clean. If it comes out wet and gooey, you can bake it for a few minutes longer until it is fully baked.
How to Store Invisible Pear Cake
Since this cake contains so much fresh fruit, it is best to store it covered in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. It should stay fresh for several days.
Ingredients
How to Make Invisible Pear Cake
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the salt and sugar until combined. Beat in the milk, lemon zest, and melted butter until combined. Gradually mix in the flour until a smooth batter forms.
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the salt and sugar until combined. Beat in the milk, lemon zest, and melted butter until combined. Gradually mix in the flour until a smooth batter forms.
Peel and slice the pears, and toss them in lemon juice.
Peel and slice the pears, and toss them in lemon juice.
Beat the baking powder into the cake batter. Stir in the pear slices.
Beat the baking powder into the cake batter. Stir in the pear slices.
Serve garnished with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and drizzle melted butter on top. Bake it in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 60 minutes.
Serve garnished with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
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