Cake with caramelized fruits

Caramelized Fruit Cake Recipe - Quick and Delicious Dessert

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Baking time: 35 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Number of servings: 8

This caramelized fruit cake is an excellent choice for any occasion, from a special dinner to a family gathering. It is a quick and easy dessert to make, yet has a remarkable visual and taste impact. The caramelized fruits add a sweet and tangy note, while the soft and moist cake makes it irresistible. Let's get started!

Ingredients for the cake base:

- 200 g flour
- 150 g sugar
- 100 g butter (at room temperature)
- 3 eggs
- 1 packet of baking powder (about 10 g)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 100 ml milk

Ingredients for the caramelized fruits:

- 3 pears (or other fruits of your choice, such as apples, peaches, or pineapple)
- 100 g sugar
- 50 g butter
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions for preparation:

1. Preheat the oven: Start by preheating the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. This is a crucial step as a well-heated oven ensures even baking of the cake.

2. Prepare the cake base: In a large bowl, add the soft butter and sugar. Use an electric mixer to combine these ingredients until they become a fluffy cream. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract.

3. Combine the dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. This will help prevent lumps. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients mixture into the butter and egg mixture, also adding the milk gradually. Mix until smooth.

4. Prepare the baking pan: Take a 26 cm diameter cake pan and line it with baking paper or grease it with butter and sprinkle flour to prevent sticking.

5. Bake the base: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place it in the oven for about 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. After baking, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a rack to cool completely.

6. Prepare the caramelized fruits: In a pan, melt the butter together with the sugar over medium heat. Add the sliced pears and lemon juice. Caramelize the fruits for 5-7 minutes, stirring gently to avoid crushing them. Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor, if desired.

7. Assemble the cake: Once the cake base has cooled completely, place it on a serving platter. Arrange the caramelized fruits on top, distributing them evenly for an attractive appearance.

Serving suggestion: This cake is wonderfully served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for a perfect culinary experience.

Possible variations: You can experiment with different fruits, such as apples for a more tart flavor or peaches for a tropical note. Additionally, adding caramelized nuts can bring an interesting crunchy texture.

This caramelized fruit cake is truly a dessert that impresses, both in appearance and taste. Try it and enjoy every slice!

 Ingredients: Shortcrust pastry: 50g sugar, 100g cold butter (margarine), 150g flour, salt, vanilla and lemon flavor, marmalade or jam, and a simple base. Creamy filling: 185g milk, 185g liquid cream - cream for whipping, 3 large eggs or 4 small ones, 20g vanilla pudding powder, 80g sugar, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, lemon flavor. Caramelized fruits: 1kg pears - original recipe, or apples, etc., lemon juice, 2-3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of butter (margarine), 1 packet of transparent glaze for fruit cakes.