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Honey & Pear Cake

Whole-wheat Olive Oil, Yoghurt, Honey & Pear Cake
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 5
Calories 482 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1.5 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ tablespoon baking soda
  • ⅓ tablespoon ground cardamom optional
  • ¼ tablespoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or the seeds from one vanilla pod
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup honey *
  • ¾ cup plain yoghurt
  • 1 pear cored, unpeeled, cut into 8 slices

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190C).
  • Prepare your cake pan by greasing and flouring it thoroughly. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cardamom (if using).
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs with the vanilla using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. Add the oil, honey, and yoghurt, mixing until just combined.
  • Combine the dry and wet ingredients in two batches, mixing just until combined each time. Remember, don't over-mix!
  • Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and arrange the pear slices on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until deep golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let it cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan before unmolding. Serve warm or at room temperature, drizzled with extra honey if desired.

Notes

Adjust the honey as per your taste. You can swap the fruit or spices as per availability and preference. And remember, weighing ingredients when baking can lead to better results!

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1087mgPotassium: 217mgFiber: 5gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 107IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 241mgIron: 2mg
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