Vegan Pear Cake

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Vegan Pear Cake
70 min.
10
486kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful dessert that’s not only delicious but also vegan and dairy-free, this Vegan Pear Cake is the perfect treat for you! Fresh, ripe pears combined with warm spices create a luscious cake that will impress your friends and family while satisfying your sweet tooth. With its moist texture and rich flavors, this cake embodies the cozy essence of autumn, making it a fantastic choice for any gathering or special occasion.

This recipe is incredibly easy to follow, and the ingredients are simple yet wholesome, ensuring that you create a guilt-free dessert anyone can enjoy. The combination of unsweetened apple juice and brown sugar brings the sweetness to life while keeping this cake light and airy. Plus, the addition of golden raisins and chopped walnuts enhances the texture and adds a delightful chewiness, making each bite a memorable experience.

Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply want to try something new, this Vegan Pear Cake is sure to be a hit. The best part? It’s perfect for everyone at the table, easily serving up to ten hungry guests. So grab your apron and assembling your ingredients, and let’s get baking! Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of this deliciously moist cake — you'll be coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cups all purpose flour 
  • cups apple juice unsweetened
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar 
  • cups golden raisins 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • cups pears diced ( 2 large pears)
  • teaspoons salt 
  • cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • kugelhopf pan

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the first 7 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes uncovered.
  2. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.Meanwhile preheat the oven to 350F/180C for 15 minutes. Lightly grease the pan with non stick cooking spray. I used a mini bundt pan (with 6 inserts). Greased it with shortening first and sprinkled some all purpose flour and tap off the excess.In a large bowl combine the flour, baking soda and walnuts. Fold in the pear mixture.
  3. Transfer batter to the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Mine was done by 38 minutes.Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before removing the cakes from the pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories486kcal
Protein5.49%
Fat14.7%
Carbs79.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.42
Glycemic Load
38.39
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.928695683894%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.65mg
Catechin
0.79mg
Epigallocatechin
0.38mg
Epicatechin
4.76mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
0.79mg
Quercetin
1.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:486.02kcal
24.3%
Fat:8.29g
12.75%
Saturated Fat:0.84g
5.28%
Carbohydrates:101.21g
33.74%
Net Carbohydrates:96.05g
34.93%
Sugar:60.64g
67.37%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:700.33mg
30.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.96g
13.93%
Manganese:0.87mg
43.47%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.65%
Folate:85.81µg
21.45%
Copper:0.42mg
21.03%
Fiber:5.16g
20.63%
Selenium:14.01µg
20.01%
Iron:3.03mg
16.83%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.67%
Vitamin B3:2.86mg
14.28%
Potassium:477.71mg
13.65%
Phosphorus:126.98mg
12.7%
Magnesium:46.98mg
11.74%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.72%
Calcium:71.91mg
7.19%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.37%
Vitamin C:4.3mg
5.22%
Vitamin K:4.34µg
4.13%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.72%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.51%