Cardamom Pear Tea Cake

Cardamom Pear Tea Cake - A Delicious and Aromatic Dessert
Cardamom Pear Tea Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweet and juicy flavor of pears with the warm and spicy aroma of cardamom. This cake is perfect for tea time or as a dessert after a meal. It is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter and dust with flour.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cardamom.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped pears.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve the Cardamom Pear Tea Cake with a cup of tea or coffee.
Appearance and Taste:
The Cardamom Pear Tea Cake is a beautiful golden brown color with chunks of juicy pears throughout. The aroma of cardamom fills the air as soon as you take a bite. The cake is moist and tender, with a delicate crumb. The sweetness of the pears is perfectly balanced with the warm and spicy flavor of the cardamom. This cake is a perfect combination of flavors and textures.
Type: Dessert Cake
Main Ingredients: Pears, Cardamom, Flour