Pear and Halva Cake

Prep your loaf pan in advance by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.

Whisk together the flour and dry ingredients in one bowl.

In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with a mixer until light, fluffy, and relatively smooth.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated into the butter-sugar mixture.

Gradually fold in the dry ingredients in batches, alternating with the sour cream. Beat after each addition—you should do three additions of flour and two of sour cream.

Dice the pear into 1x1 cm cubes and gently fold them into the batter.

Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan, top with halva chopped into 2x2 cm cubes, cover with the remaining batter, and scatter halva crumbs over the top.

Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Bake for 45-50 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.