Low Sugar Vegan Pear Almond Cake

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the flax eggs

2 tbsp ground flaxseed
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6 tbsp water

For the cake

½ cup vegan butter, softened
¾ cup organic cane sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup almond flour
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup plant-based milk
2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

For the topping

¼ cup sliced almonds
1 tbsp organic cane sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.

For serving

1 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
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Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and water until combined. Set aside for 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel.

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