Pear-Cardamom Rye Skillet Cake

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour3/4 cup
• rye flour3/4 cup
• baking powder1 1/2 tsp
• ground cardamom1 tsp
• salt1/4 tsp
• maple syrup1/2 cup
• plain yogurt3/4 cup
• neutral oil1/4 cup
• pears, thinly sliced2
• flaked almonds1/3 cup

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 180°C and lightly oil a 20 cm skillet or cake pan.
2. 2Whisk the flours, baking powder, cardamom, and salt in a bowl.
3. 3In another bowl, stir together maple syrup, yogurt, and oil until smooth.
4. 4Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
5. 5Fold in half of the pear slices, then scrape the batter into the prepared skillet.
6. 6Arrange the remaining pear slices on top and scatter with flaked almonds.
7. 7Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center springs back and the top is deeply golden.
8. 8Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Tips

• Choose pears that are ripe but still firm so they keep their shape during baking.
• This cake is especially good slightly warm, when the cardamom aroma is strongest.

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