Upside-down pear and parkin loaf cake
This twist on a traditional English parkin cake adds pears for extra sweetness and texture, offering a new take on a classic. The loaf improves with time, making it a versatile treat for fresh or overnight serving. It’s a simple, clever update that brings joy to bakers and dessert lovers alike.
Parkin is a northern English cake, rich in oats, dark with treacle and gently spiced with ginger. In a break with tradition, I’ve added pears, which sit quietly at the tin’s base, only revealing themselves once the loaf is turned out. The pears soften as they bake, turning almost translucent and off…
The Sydney Morning Herald
