Spiced Vegan Pear Cake
This Spiced Vegan Pear Cake is a soft, moist, and flavorful plant-based dessert made with juicy pears and warm autumn spices. Easy to prepare and completely dairy-free, this cozy vegan cake is perfect for fall baking or everyday treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
- Total Time: 50–60 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
1 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups peeled and diced ripe pears
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in diced pears and optional nuts gently.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use ripe but firm pears like Bartlett or Bosc for best texture.Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.Apple cider vinegar helps activate the baking soda for a light texture.You can substitute pears with apples for a variation.Optional glaze or powdered sugar topping adds extra sweetness.This batter can also be used for muffins (bake 20–25 minutes).
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/spiced-vegan-pear-cake/
