Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with this Warm Fragrant Cardamom Pear Cake, a delightful dessert that showcases the natural sweetness of pears and the warm spice of cardamom.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:8 servings
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 ripe pears, peeled and diced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until just combined.
Fold in the diced pears gently.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This cake is best served warm, with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
Pair with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!