Ingredients:

  • 2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted (can substitute with vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup crushed walnuts (or pecans)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (coconut sugar for a healthier option)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the pears. Toss them in a bowl with a sprinkle of cinnamon to coat them lightly, and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  4. In another bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold the sliced pears into the batter gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. In a small bowl, combine the crushed walnuts and sugar. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
  9. Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Slice and serve the koogle pear cake warm or at room temperature.