Winter Spiced Pear Cake (Gluten Free!)

Winter Spiced Pear Cake

Warm spices, sweet pear, and totally gluten-free? This cake is pure magic! ✨🍐🍰

1. What to Know First:

Embrace the cozy flavors of winter with this Gluten-Free Winter Spiced Pear Cake. The warm spices and tender pears create a comforting dessert that's perfect for chilly evenings and holiday gatherings.

2. Required Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup arrowroot flour
• 2 tsp.s baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup full fat coconut cream
• 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 2 sprinkles of lemon juice
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 medium ripe but firm pears
• 2 large pinches of fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend
• 1/4 cup sucanat
• spiced sugar (see recipe above)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 stick (8 tbsp) local, unsalted butter at room temp

3. How to Cook:

Begin by preparing the pears and combining the dry ingredients. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry, then add the pears. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.

Step 1: Prepare the Pan and Spiced Sugar

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 23-25 cm cake pan with butter or cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the sucanat, cardamom, pumpkin spice blend, and cinnamon. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this spiced sugar for topping the cake later; add the remainder to the softened butter.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Mix Dry Ingredients

Cream together the butter, maple syrup, and spiced sugar with a mixer for about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, sift together the coconut, arrowroot, and almond flours, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Stir on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 4: Add Liquids and Finish the Batter

Add the coconut cream and vanilla extract, and mix on low until just combined. Then, add the remaining dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. The batter will be quite thick. Core the pears. Slice one cup of pears into medium cubes and the rest into ½ wedges.

Step 5: Assemble the Cake

Drizzle the lemon juice over the pear wedges to prevent browning. Fold the pear cubes into the batter, then transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan. Arrange the pear wedges in a decorative pattern on top of the cake, pressing them lightly into the batter.

Step 6: Top with Spiced Sugar

Sprinkle the reserved 2 tablespoons of spiced sugar evenly over the top of the cake. This will create a delicious crust.

Step 7: Bake and Enjoy

Bake the cake for 35-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time varies depending on the oven. This cake is delicious with coffee, for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a dessert! Enjoy!

4. Serving Suggestions

Serve this cake warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It pairs beautifully with a cup of hot tea or mulled wine.

5. Nutrition

Serving size: 8 servings, Calories: 387kcal, Protein: 6g, Fat: 21g, Carbohydrates: 47g, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 29g, Cholesterol: 112mg, Sodium: 270mg

6. Wrapping It Up:

This Gluten-Free Winter Spiced Pear Cake is a delightful treat that's both comforting and elegant. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, it's sure to become a seasonal favorite!