Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Pour mixture into bottom of the greased cake pan. Arrange pear halves in cake pan in a starburst pattern, cored sides down. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk ...

Not only are pistachios highly nutritious, they're also forgiving to the baker, said Michael and Pippa James. The moisture provided by their fat content makes this cake almost impossible to overbake.

Infusing cardamom into desserts is an easy way to add depth of flavor. You can crush the pods slightly and steep them in ...