Pear & Cottage Cheese Spice Cake
This tender, flavorful Pear & Cottage Cheese Spice Cake is packed with juicy, fresh pears, cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and protein-rich cottage cheese for added moisture and richness. Made with all-purpose and almond or oat flour, it's lightly sweetened with maple syrup and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a wholesome dessert.
Servings 8
Equipment
- Pan: 8-inch round or loaf pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg or cardamom optional
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese optional, blended for smooth texture
- 1/4 cup neutral oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped ripe pear peeled or unpeeled
Optional: Garnish the top
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 pears sliced for garnish
Instructions
Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan or a loaf pan with parchment paper.
. Mix the Dry Ingredients
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg (if using), brown sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in cottage cheese, oil or (melted butter), and vanilla.
Combine & Fold in Pear
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in diced pear and any optional add-ins like nuts.
- Pour into the pan and smooth the top, and tap to release air bubbles.
- Garnish the top with sliced pears and almonds.
Bake
- Bake for 30–35 minutes (or up to 45 in a loaf pan) until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.