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Pear Date Yogurt Cake

A delightful and moist cake filled with the sweetness of juicy pears and caramel-like dates, perfect for cozy afternoons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 pieces pears, diced Use ripe pears for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup pitted dates Make sure dates are soft; soak in warm water if needed.
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 pieces eggs Large eggs are recommended.
  • 1 cup yogurt Greek yogurt or any other variant can be used.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Feel free to experiment with nutmeg or cardamom.
  • Pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soften the pitted dates by soaking if necessary, then blend them with honey until you have a sweet, thick paste.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and yogurt until smooth.
  3. Fold in the blended date mixture along with the diced pears, ensuring well-coated fruit.
  4. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently to retain airiness.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
Baking
  1. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 35 to 40 minutes.
  2. Keep an eye on it; the aroma will alert you when it’s nearly done!

Notes

Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or with a dollop of whipped cream. Store in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature.