Indulge in Deliciousness with Nutritional Benefits: My Vegan Spiced Pear & Almond Cake

Are you craving a delightful treat that not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body? Look no further than my Vegan Spiced Pear & Almond Cake! Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavour, this cake is a delightful addition to any occasion.

A Healthier Alternative of a Dessert

• Whole-Grain or Spelt Flour: I've swapped traditional plain white flour for whole-grain or spelt flour, enhancing the nutritional profile of this cake. Both alternatives provide a richer source of fibre, vitamins, and minerals, promoting digestive health and offering sustained energy release.

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: My recipe utilizes extra virgin olive oil, known for its heart-healthy properties. With a smoke point of 190°C, it's ideal for baking, ensuring the integrity of the oil's beneficial compounds while imparting a subtle, fruity flavour to the cake.

• Moderate Sugar Content: Unlike traditional cake recipes laden with excessive sugar, my Vegan Spiced Pear & Almond Cake features a modest amount of sugar without compromising on sweetness. This allows you to indulge guilt-free while maintaining balanced blood sugar levels.

• Ease of Preparation: With straightforward instructions and readily available ingredients, preparing this cake is a breeze. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll appreciate the simplicity and efficiency of my recipe. No kitchen aid is needed ;)

• Vegan Delight: Embrace the plant-based lifestyle without sacrificing taste or texture. My Vegan Spiced Pear & Almond Cake proves that vegan desserts can be equally delicious, catering to diverse dietary preferences and promoting sustainability.

• Spice Up Your Life: Harness the aromatic allure of spices such as cinnamon and cardamom, which not only add depth of flavour but also boast numerous health benefits. From aiding digestion to regulating blood sugar levels, these spices elevate both taste and nutrition. Cinnamon, in particular, is renowned for its antioxidant properties, which help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. Antioxidants play a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being, as they respond to free radicals and help mitigate damage associated with metabolic diseases and age-related syndromes.

Important Note: While my Vegan Spiced Pear & Almond Cake offers nutritional benefits, it's essential to recognize that it is still a dessert and should not be mistaken for a healthy meal. However, if you're seeking a healthier alternative for dessert indulgence, my cake is an excellent choice.

Indulge in a slice of wholesome goodness with my Vegan Spiced Pear & Almond Cake. Whether enjoyed as a decadent dessert or a delightful accompaniment to your morning coffee, this cake is sure to tempt your taste buds while nourishing your body from within.

Why settle for the ordinary when you can savour the extraordinary? Treat yourself to a slice of culinary bliss with my Vegan Spiced Pear & Almond Cake today!

Recipe Ingredients For the Cake:

• 3 tbsp flaxseed ground

• 100 ml boiling water

• 300 g whole-grain or spelt flour

• 70 g cane sugar

• 0.5 tsp salt

• 3 tbsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tbsp cardamom ground

• 3 tsp baking powder

• 140 ml olive oil

• 120 ml plant-based milk (unsweetened)

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 pears, cubed

To Coat the Pear Cubes:

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp whole-grain flour

To Decorate:

• 1 pear sliced

• 5 tbsp flaked almonds

Steps

• Preheat your fan oven to 170°C.

• Prepare Flax Egg: Add flaxseed and boiling water to a small bowl. Stir and set aside. This will create a flax egg.

• Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine whole grain flour, cane sugar, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, and baking powder.

• Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, oat milk, honey, and lemon juice. Add the flax egg to this mixture and mix well.

• Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly pour the oil mixture into the centre of your flour mixture. Mix until no more flour specs remain, but do not overmix.

• Coat Pear Cubes: Coat the pear cubes in whole grain flour and cinnamon.

• Add Pears to Mixture: Gently stir the coated pear cubes into the batter.

• Prepare Cake Tin: Line the bottom of a round cake tin with a layer of baking paper. Brush the sides with a layer of oil.

• Pour batter: Pour the batter into the cake tin and smooth out the top using a silicone spatula.

• Decorate: Decorate with slices of pear and flaked almonds.

• Bake: Bake at 170°C (fan oven setting) for 45 minutes.

Tips:

• Make sure not to overmix your batter.

• Use a wooden or metal skewer inserted in the middle of your cake to check if it's baked.

• Store in an airtight container for 4-5 days or freeze for 2-3 months.

Enjoy your Vegan Spiced Pear & Almond Cake with wholegrain flour and almonds!