Using an alcohol 'pop can' stove can be challenging when baking a cake - it burns hot, and cannot be turned down. Consequently, a thin layer of the outer crust can get burnt. But, not a problem if the interior is fully baked and delicious - and this was! I dehydrated pears and apples, placed them on top, then baked the cake in a tiny brass pot. Once baked, I spread fig jam over the fruit, for a wonderful sweet glaze.
The brass pot and plate are from Egypt, hand pounded and etched. I found them at the Goodwill. Cost me $2.00.