With tender slices of fresh pears, warm spices, and a honey-sweetened batter, this cake is as beautiful as it is delicious.

This delicious pear cake is an Italian classic and is lovely with a cuppa or served with cream as a dessert. Any ripe but firm pears will work. Grease and line the base of a 20cm/8in springform ...

A bundt tin always has a central ‘chimney’ – but the sides can vary from a simple fluted pattern to intricate designs. It is important to prepare the tin properly to prevent the cake from ...