Healthy Apple Pear Cake Recipe

This delicious and guilt-free Apple Pear Cake is perfect for using up those ripe apples and pears before they go bad! Made without eggs or butter, this moist and flavorful cake is surprisingly easy to whip up. The sweet and tender crumb, studded with crunchy pecans and a dusting of powdered sugar, will become a new family favorite. Get ready to enjoy a healthy treat that tastes incredibly decadent!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 104.8 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Healthy Apple Pear Cake

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How to Make Healthy Apple Pear Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. Add ¾ cup milk and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently stir in ½ cup chopped pecans, 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced), and 2 medium pears (peeled, cored, and diced).
  6. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle ¼ cup packed brown sugar evenly over the top using your fingers.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
  10. Serve and enjoy! This cake is delicious warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

2g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Healthy Apple Pear Cake?

Healthy Apple Pear Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Healthy Apple Pear Cake?

Healthy Apple Pear Cake has approximately 104.8 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Healthy Apple Pear Cake?

The key ingredients for Healthy Apple Pear Cake are Flour, White Sugar, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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