Traditional Cakes
For the cake:
For the filling and coconut meringue:
A delicious homemade pear cake featuring a soft, delicate base made with creamy curd cheese, a smooth vanilla custard filling and sweet, juicy pears. Topped with a light coconut meringue, this beautifully layered cake combines fruity freshness with a rich, creamy texture. Perfect for family gatherings, special occasions or an indulgent afternoon treat.
Add the sugar, Gellwe Vanilla Sugar, soya bean oil, milk and salt to the ground curd cheese. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
While continuing to mix, gradually add the flour combined with Gellwe Baking Powder and the grated lemon zest. Knead until a smooth dough forms, then transfer it to a large baking tray lined with baking parchment.
Beat two whole eggs and two egg yolks with four tablespoons of sugar until creamy. Add half of the desiccated coconut, the milk and Gellwe Vanilla Flavour Pudding Mix.
Pour the prepared custard mixture over the cake base, then arrange the peeled pears, cut into thin quarters, on top. Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C for approximately 45 minutes.
Whisk the remaining two egg whites with two tablespoons of sugar until stiff peaks form. Spoon the meringue mixture over the cake and sprinkle with the remaining desiccated coconut. Return to the oven, preheated to 180°C, and bake for another 10–15 minutes.
Enjoy!
