Gluten Free Apple & Pear Spice Cake
A delightful dessert that balances sweet apples and juicy pears with warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 cup diced pears (about 1-2 pears)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and pears until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the butter and eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation. Don’t overmix to avoid a dense cake.