Pear Chocolate Cake without Sugar
This delightful Pear Chocolate Cake uses ripe pears as a natural sweetener, creating a moist and rich dessert with subtle chocolate flavors, perfect for health-conscious individuals.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 450 g 3 ripe pears Ripe pears are essential for sweetness and moisture.
- 2 large large eggs
- 160 g ground oat flakes Can be made by blending rolled oats until fine.
- 15 g 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 120 g plain yogurt Use plain yogurt for the best flavor and texture; Greek yogurt can be used for thicker consistency.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grate two pears finely and slice the remaining pear into thin wedges.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and yogurt until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ground oat flakes, baking cocoa, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Fold the grated pears into the egg mixture, then gently mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Arrange the pear wedges on top of the batter.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, possibly with a dollop of plain yogurt on top for a creamy contrast. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If needed, reheat slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until warm.