2 cups all-purpose flour. 2 teaspoons baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. 2/3 cup canola oil ...

Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle halvah and sesame seeds evenly over batter. Bake in preheated oven until deep golden brown and top springs back gently when pressed, 55 minutes to 1 hour.

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