Cardamom Pear Cake: Autumn Dessert

Cardamom in Baking

Cardamom adds a complex floral-citrus note that pairs beautifully with stone fruits and pears. Use freshly ground seeds from green cardamom pods for the best aroma.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• 3 ripe pears, sliced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar for topping

Baking Steps

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then sour cream.

Fold in flour, baking powder, and cardamom. Spread batter in pan. Arrange pear slices on top in a spiral pattern. Sprinkle with brown sugar.

Bake 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

Storage

Keeps at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated for 5 days. Freezes well for up to 2 months.

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