Simple to make and delicious to eat, this lovely Gluten-Free Pear and Raspberry Cake is moist and full of flavour. To get the crumb consistency, it is important to use cold butter. We grow our own luscious red raspberries and feast on them fresh and freeze them for winter. It makes me feel less guilty for eating it for breakfast as opposed to a cake with frosting on it. Beat the butter and sugar until it is thick and pale. Will definitely be making this again , Worked beautifully, and my raspberries didn’t sink! Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the surface. Ingredients in the Gluten-Free Pear and Raspberry Cake: Butter: One of the most important roles that butter plays in baking is the flavour that it adds. Serve at room temperature. Take a photo and Tag us on Instagram! Thank you! In the bowl of your food processor, quickly pulse all the Flour and all the Spices to mix them in. As I kept seeing “coffee cake” recipes everywhere, I thought I had to investigate and discover more about this curious dessert. Stir in cereal. All photographs and content contained in this blog are copyright protected. Enjoy it with a pot of tea or coffee or as a dessert with a dollop of cream and some fresh raspberries. Is it made with coffee? Originating from Great Britain and the US, this name can either refer to: Ok, that is pretty broad, isn’t it!? Sweet. In addition to the Cinnamon, I used Chinese 5 Spices, Nutmeg Powder and Ginger Powder.I love to cook with Chinese 5 Spices but it’s the first time I use it in baking. Either way, the cake will look pretty and taste the same. Bake at 375° until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Line the sides and base of the cake tin (20 x 20cm (8 x 8in) square cake tin) with parchment paper. There are a few different types of cakes associated with the name “Coffee Cake“. Directions. This Pear Crumble Cake is a deliciously light and moist Winter dessert. It brings an even stronger sourness and creaminess that is perfectly balanced by the sweet fruits and the crunchy crumbles. Crumbs When I first experimented with this cake, I used my favorite sponge cake as a base, but since the batter was too light, the heavy crumbs sank into the batter during baking. Whisk in the melted butter to the dry ingredients then slowly add the Yogurt/Egg mix. Cake can be kept, covered tightly, at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 3 days. Sift in the flour and baking powder and fold gently and carefully into the batter so that there are no lumps of flour. Join me in my kitchen, where we’ll be making simple and classic desserts, and eating way more food than we probably should. First, it uses Greek Yogurt instead of Sour Cream. Although typically only spiced with Cinnamon, this recipe uses an array of spices to really boost the flavours of the cake. I discovered Crumble Cakes – also know as Coffee Cake – the same way I often come across new recipes: on Pinterest. Using an electric whisk, whisk the eggs, 175g (6oz) caster sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl until the mixture is thick and mousse-like and the whisk leaves a figure of eight pattern (this will take about 5 minutes). Definitely a great way to add a kick to a cake! Here are a few things that I found through my extensive research. Subscribe to receive our delicious "favourites" e-book plus regular recipes to your inbox! Sinking raspberries Berries have a tendency to sink into the batter while baking. Peach, Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins. All Rights Reserved. As a consequence, I someday feel like ice cream, than crave for a nice and comforting cake like this Pear Crumble Cake.. Pear season is slowly coming to an end and we can’t say I havent taken advantage of them this year. It’s a very pretty visual effect! Made this today, was lovely! Is it meant to be eaten with coffee? For more Pear Inspiration, read my favourite 25 Pear Dessert Recipes! or simply a cake to eat with a cup of coffee. To finish it, I used a Ceramic Baking Dish lined with Baking Paper.