Lemon and yoghurt cake is a typical combination however we have decided to go one further by adding pears to the recipe which make it moist, dense and wonderfully sweet without the need for too much sugar.

Whilst we usually suggest you choose pears that are firm to touch and unmarked on the skin, we suggest you choose the softer fruits for this recipe to ensure the pears are well-ripened meaning the flavour will come through more when baked. A pear is a great substitute for apples in any dessert recipe.

This cake is great to serve up for afternoon tea or even as a lunch box snack as the greek yoghurt adds a nice amount of fat and protein to make it sustaining and nourishing.