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Vegan Pear Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
A moist and flavorful vegan pear cake perfect for a cozy dessert or snack, combining fresh pear puree with warming spices.

Ingredients

Dough

  • ½ cup vegan butter
  • ½ cup sugar (white or golden)
  • ½ cup pear puree (from about 1 ripe pear)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry ingredients

  • 1¼ cup flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Topping

  • 1 medium pear (sliced for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon demerara sugar (for topping)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (355°F).
  • Blend pear into a puree. Cream vegan butter and sugar, then mix in pear puree and vanilla.
  • Mix in flour, baking powder, and ginger to form a thick batter. Pour into a greased 18cm springform tin.
  • Arrange sliced pear on top and sprinkle with demerara sugar.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until a tester comes out clean.

Notes

Use ripe pears for best flavor and sweetness.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: vegan
Keyword: pear