Bolo de Pêra

Bolo de Pêra is a delightful Brazilian pear cake that combines tender fruit with a moist, flavorful batter, perfect for a healthy dessert. This light and nutritious treat is naturally sweetened and makes for a satisfying end to any meal.

Ingredients

• ripe pears - 2 medium
• whole wheat flour - 100 grams
• oat flour - 50 grams
• honey - 50 grams
• eggs - 2 large
• unsweetened almond milk - 100 ml
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• cinnamon powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan.
2. Peel, core, and dice the pears into small pieces; set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the honey, almond milk, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined without over mixing.
6. Fold in the diced pears gently into the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 3 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber which aids digestion.
• Contains vitamins and antioxidants from pears that support overall health.

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