Description
Pear Cardamom Cake Bars are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the warm, aromatic flavor of cardamom. These cake bars are easy to make and versatile, allowing for customization to suit various tastes and dietary needs.
Ingredients
- Ripe pears: 2 medium, peeled, cored, and diced
- Ground cardamom: 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups (190 grams)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 grams)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup (115 grams), melted and slightly cooled
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Powdered sugar: for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by peeling, coring, and dicing the pears. Measure out the flour, sugar, and other dry ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and melted butter, whisking until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the diced pears.
- Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Once baked, cool for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, cut into bars, and serve.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm pears for the best texture.
- Adjust the amount of cardamom based on your taste preference.
- For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For vegan options, replace eggs with flaxseed meal or applesauce and use plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pear Cardamom Cake Bars, dessert, baking, pears, cardamom