INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
3 tbsp
fresh orange juice
1/4 cup
pomegranate molasses, plus more for serving
1 3/4 cups
sugar, divided
4
small ripe Bosc pears (about 1½ pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise, cored
1 cup
unsalted, roasted walnuts
1 1/2 tsp
baking powder
1/2 tsp
baking soda
1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1/4 tsp
ground cardamom
4
large eggs
1 tsp
finely grated orange zest
1 cup
olive oil