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Cardamom Spiced Pear Layer Cake Recipe - A Fall Favorite

Cardamom and Spiced Pear Layer Cake

Sara Coleman
This elegant layer cake features tender, moist sponges infused with aromatic ground cardamom, filled with a warm ginger-spiced pear compote and finished with a silky honey buttercream.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 545 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1.5 tsp ground cardamom freshly ground for best aroma
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 3 medium Bosc pears peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 0.25 cup honey for the buttercream and pear filling
  • 1 tsp ground ginger used in the pear compote
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 cup powdered sugar for the frosting

Notes

Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best flavor, bring the cake to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. You can make the pear compote a day in advance to save time.