This traditional upside-down pear cake is given a fiery twist with the addition of ginger and dark rum. Serve with ice cream as a dessert or by itself as a teatime treat. Cut out a circle of ...

or perhaps a decadent pear upside-down cake. But pears might be at their best when baked into a simple loaf. Our sweet and ...

Pour batter over pear halves in cake pan and spread in an even layer. Bake until cake is golden brown on top and a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Remove from oven ...

I was never a fan of upside-down cakes, until I realised one vital point, said Nicola Lamb: they MUST be eaten warm.

Another outing for my favourite ginger rosemary but if you don’t have it, regular rosemary will be just as good. This is probably my favourite autumnal dessert. Preheat the oven to 170ºC ...