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Cardamom Pear Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A fragrant and moist pear cake infused with warm cardamom spices, perfect for cozy gatherings or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 6 pieces under-ripe pears (optionally peeled, cored, and cut in eighths)
  • 2 cups sugar (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
  • 4 eggs large eggs
  • 1 cup oil (your favorite type for baking)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
  • Toss pears with 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 of the ground cardamom; set aside.
  • Beat remaining sugar and eggs until thick; add oil gradually, then orange juice, vanilla, and almond extracts.
  • Mix sifted flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into batter until smooth.
  • Layer one-third of batter in pan, add pears, repeat layers; bake for 1 hour 50 minutes.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack before serving.

Notes

Use ripe pears for best flavor and texture.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: cake, cardamom, pear