Vegan Pear Chocolate Brownie Cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
• STEP 2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
• STEP 3.In a separate bowl, mash the ripe pears until smooth. Add the sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Mix well.
• STEP 4.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
• STEP 5.Fold in the chopped dark chocolate and pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
• STEP 6.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• STEP 7.Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• STEP 8.For the chocolate ganache, heat the coconut milk in a small saucepan until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy.
• STEP 9.Pour the ganache over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Decorate with sliced pears if desired.
• STEP 10.Let the ganache set for about 30 minutes before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to use ripe pears for the best flavor and texture in the cake.
• Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense and tough cake.
• To make the cake gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
• For a nut-free version, substitute almond milk with any other non-dairy milk of your choice.
• You can also add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the ganache for a delicious salty-sweet contrast.

Storage and Serving

• Once the cake is completely cooled, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Serve the cake at room temperature or slightly warmed.
• This vegan pear chocolate brownie cake is delicious on its own or served with a scoop of vegan ice cream or whipped coconut cream.