ITALIAN PEAR PISTACHIO CAKE
8 servings | active time: 15 minutes | full time: 1 hr 15 minutes
ingredients:
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4 tbsp vegan butter, melted
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup coconut sugar
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2/3 cup cinnamon applesauce
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup dairy free milk
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour,
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½ cup almond flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/3 cup Pistakio
OG pistachio spread
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1 tsp cinnamon
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3 thinly sliced Bosc pears
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Powdered sugar (optional)
instructions:
- preheat your oven to 350°F.
- in a medium bowl, whisk together the vegan butter and sugar until smooth. stir in the applesauce, vanilla extract, and dairy-free milk until well combined.
- in a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. mix to evenly distribute, then gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- add the pistachio spread and mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth.
- pour the batter into an 8in. round cake pan, spreading it evenly. arrange a single layer of sliced pears on top.
- bake for 50 minutes. once baked, dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
recipe development by @eats.w.ab
