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/3kzczTjFor more of Chetna's delicious recipes visit her channel @Food with Chetna PREP TIME: 15 minutesCOOK TIME: 55 minutesMAKES: One 9-inch cakeINGREDIENTSCaramel50 grams (3½ tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing100 grams (heaping ½ cup) light brown or muscovado sugar1 teaspoon ground cardamom3 1/2 medium Bosc pears, peeled, halved, seeds removedCake150 grams (¾ cup) superfine sugar200 grams (½ cup plus 6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened150 grams (1 cup plus 5 tablespoons) self-rising flour50 grams (½ cup) blanched, finely ground almonds or almond flour1 teaspoon baking powder4 large eggs3 tablespoons orange zest (from 2 to 3 oranges)SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.