Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup or 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp grated fresh ginger, about a 3 inch piece of ginger
  • 3/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2-3 ripe pears, sliced
  • A couple tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Instruction

  • Set oven to 350F. Butter a 9 inch springform pan.
  • In an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, letting each become fully incorporated.
  • Add the baking powder, salt, ginger, and cardamom, and mix briefly to combine.
  • Add the flour, and mix to combine, alternating with the Greek yogurt.
  • Give the mixture a final stir by hand to make sure everything is evenly incorporated, and spread the batter into your prepared pan.
  • Arrange your pear slices on top of the cake, pushing them into the batter very slightly.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is puffed and starting to turn golden on top.
  • Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the springform pan. Continue to cool on a baking rack, and dust with powdered sugar when completely cooled.