Easy Italian Pear Cake

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 340° (170° celsius). Lightly grease and flour a 9" (23 1/2 centimeter) cake pan ( I used a spring-form pan)

Step 2

Clean and peel the pears, one pear chop into medium-sized cubes and the other pear thin slices, set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, at medium speed beat eggs and sugar until creamy, add mascarpone and continue beating until smooth.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, corn starch, baking powder and baking soda.

Step 5

Stir in with a wooden spoon the flour mixture into the creamed mixture, stir gently to combine, then add the oil and stir to combine.

Step 6

Fold in the medium-sized cubed pear, spoon into prepared cake pan.

Step 7

Top with sliced pears and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons (40 grams) sugar (granulated).

Step 8

Bake approximately 45 - 60 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!