Make a slight dip in the centre with the tip of the spatula if you don't want the cake to be domed in the middle. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cakes spring back when the centre is pressed ...

Transfer to the prepared cake tin and arrange the sliced pears on top in a circular design, arranging them snugly to fit. Sprinkle the flaked almonds and a tablespoon of caster sugar on top. Bake ...