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Pear and Orange Blossom Soft Cake
A moist cake with juicy pears scented with orange blossom, perfect for dessert or a snack. Easy to make, it only requires an oven (or an air‑fryer) and a few simple ingredients.
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Critical Success Points
- • Cream the butter and sugar until a very creamy texture is achieved
- • Fold in the pears with their juice and orange blossom water to ensure moisture
- • Cover the cake during the last 20 minutes of baking to prevent it from drying out
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the knife carefully when cutting the pears.
- • Use gloves or a kitchen sleeve to remove the hot pan from the oven.
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