The winds are changing and autumn is in the air, making pear cakes a warm and comforting dessert ideal for this time of the year. This warming, comforting cake makes the most of these gems, with notes of cardamom, almond, and orange to draw out the pear's flavor. Pair it with a scoop of ice cream for an even more enjoyable treat! GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3kzczTj

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PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 55 minutes
MAKES: One 9-inch cake

INGREDIENTS

Caramel
50 grams (3½ tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
100 grams (heaping ½ cup) light brown or muscovado sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 1/2 medium Bosc pears, peeled, halved, seeds removed

Cake
150 grams (¾ cup) superfine sugar
200 grams (½ cup plus 6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
150 grams (1 cup plus 5 tablespoons) self-rising flour
50 grams (½ cup) blanched, finely ground almonds or almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons orange zest (from 2 to 3 oranges)

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