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This Gluten-Free Pear and Raspberry Cake is a must-try for those who want to enjoy a fantastic gluten-free cake.
Putting it simply, this is a terrific cake. Sweet, juicy pears and tangy raspberries add flavour and texture to a moist, almond cake batter.
There are classic flavour combinations in this cake. Pears and almonds are natural companions; their flavours match beautifully. In addition, raspberries frequently accompany pears.
The bright, tangy flavour of raspberries beautifully complements the mellow sweetness of the pears.
Gluten-free baking faces a number of challenges, not least of which is the tendency for some cakes to be flavourless, crumbly and dry. However, the best advice that I have is to use a reliable recipe and this one admirably fits the description.
I include almond meal in much of my gluten-free baking. The finely ground almonds add moisture, texture and flavour. Additionally, they help to replace some of the protein which is missing in gluten-free flours. Gluten is a protein which helps retain moisture and provides lightness, strength and structure to baked goods so it is necessary to find alternatives.
Additionally, the almond meal has a number of nutritional benefits.
As well as being high in protein, it is low in carbohydrates and particularly rich in Vitamin E and magnesium.
I have found that cakes which are made with the addition of fresh fruit are extremely versatile. They are perfect to serve for morning or afternoon tea. However, they can also be dressed up to make a beautiful dessert.
This beautiful cake will brighten your senses. Nothing quite beats the aroma of a cake baking, immediately heightening a sense of anticipation and creating the feeling of comfort and warmth in your home.
Whilst I can’t guarantee that cake makes everything better, there are occasions when it does help a little. So I encourage you, do yourself a favour and treat yourself. Try this delightfully moist and tender Gluten-Free Pear and Raspberry Cake. I like to serve this Gluten-Free Pear and Raspberry Cake with some rich, thick cream and a few fresh raspberries on the side.
I received this recipe from my friend Heather, following a lunch in her beautiful Adelaide Hills garden. The cake was made by Lesley, another guest at the luncheon.
Please let me know in the comments below if you make this cake.
Alex and Faye xx
P.S. Have a look at some other delicious desserts that feature pears:
- Spiced Amaretto Pears by Nosh Blog
- Pear Tea Cake by Marcellina in Cucina
- Double Chocolate Cake with Spiced Pears by The Foodie Journey
Gluten-Free Pear and Raspberry Cake
Simple to make and delicious to eat, this lovely cake is moist and full of flavour owing to the large amount of fruit that it contains. Put simply, this is my kind of cake! Enjoy it with a pot of tea or coffee or as a dessert with a dollop of cream and some fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
- 150 g butter at room temperature
- 150 g superfine/caster sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 65 g gluten-free plain/all purpose flour use regular flour if GF isn’t required
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder use GF if required
- 125 g almond meal
- 2 medium-sized pears peeled, cored and chopped (ensure not too ripe *)
- 125 g raspberries fresh or frozen, divided
- 1/4 cup flaked almonds
- icing/confectioners’ sugar for dusting
- to serve: whipped cream and fresh raspberries optional
Instructions
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Grease and line the base and sides of a 22cm spring-form tin.
Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F.
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Add butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer.
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Beat the butter and sugar until it is thick and pale.
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Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla with the last egg. The mixture may appear to separate but it will come together with the addition of the flour and almond meal.
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Sift the flour and baking powder together.
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With the mixer on the lowest speed, gently add the flour, baking powder and almond meal.
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Remove the bowl and, using a rubber spatula or large metal spoon, gently fold in the pear and most of the berries.
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Spread the mixture into the prepared cake tin.
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Place the remaining berries randomly on the top of the cake batter and sprinkle with the flaked almonds.
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Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
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Remove the sides of the cake tin and finish cooling on a wire rack.
When the cake is completely cool, carefully remove the base of the tin and the baking paper and transfer to a serving platter.
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Dust with icing sugar.
Serve with lightly whipped cream and berries – optional.
Recipe Notes
*The pears need to be just ripe. If they are very ripe they will release a lot of moisture into the cake.
*Save a few raspberries for the top of the cake batter.
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206 Comments on “Gluten-Free Pear and Raspberry Cake”
I love a good almond meal cake, and raspberries are my favourite fruit to bake with! Cant wait to try that cake, it sounds so perfect for the colder days 🙂
Thank you so much Sylvie, almond meal is a great ingredient in cakes and the generous amount of fruit makes the cake very moist. Enjoy! 🙂
This is so perfectly in season right now! I can’t believe that raspberries are so reasonably priced now (comparatively speaking of course).
It’s really quite exciting; each season brings different offerings. I’m relishing the autumnal produce, there is such variety. 🙂
So delicious. Love this combination of flavours. Works so well.
Thank you Emmy, I’m so pleased that you like the flavours. Enjoy! 🙂
Oh this is great. A gluten-free cake that is easy to make and tastes good. Can’t beat that!
Thank you Alice, it is indeed a lovely cake. I’m glad that you like it. 🙂
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This cake is a beauty. So moist and flavoursome.
Very certain this recipe will be made frequently.
Thank you Brian, I’m so pleased that you enjoy it. 🙂
I love the texture almond meal adds to a cake. Great dessert ?
Thank you Tandy, almond meal is a great addition to a cake, gluten-free in particular. 🙂
This cake looks delicious! I have both a pear tree and a raspberry bush in my garden, so looking forward to making it with my own homegrown fruit!
How lovely to have your own fruit. Enjoy the cake. 🙂
This cake looks so good! Moist and delicious! I never tried combining pear and raspberry together – sounds delciious!
Thank you Natalie, it is a lovely cake. Enjoy! 🙂
I like it when recipes take into account certain types of needs, like this gluten free, but they remain hyper tasty!
It’s always good to have some recipes which can accommodate specific dietary requirements. And this cake will be enjoyed by people who are not gluten-free. 🙂
This sounds delicious – I love this time of year and the produce that comes with it. Thanks so much for the shout-out too!
Your blog is a delight, Jaimie 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Wow I could sure use a slice of this while watch game of thrones tonight!
Thank you Nicolas, I’m delighted that you like the recipe. Do hope you enjoyed the episode. 🙂
I so love the flavors you have in this – pears and raspberries are two of my favs – combined together in a cake sounds like bliss in each forkful!
That’s a great way of describing the enjoyment of this cake, thank you. 🙂
Lovely recipe! I enjoy trying cakes with almond meal and fruit. Great idea for tea time treats!
Thank you for the feedback Shinta. 🙂
The combination of pear and raspberry sounds so yummy–I don’t think I’ve tried it! Love that this is GF and I’ll keep in mind next time I have some family over that is GF.
Thank you Jaclyn, I look forward to hearing when you make the cake. 🙂
Oh my stomach! That looks delicious!! I am allergic to so many fruits but I cam actually eat raspberries AND pears. You are my hero.
Gosh Carli, I am so pleased that we have a recipe with fruit that you can eat. Enjoy! 🙂
What a perfect cake! I just love the combo. This will be so good for the spring.
Thank you Amber, it is a delicious cake. I do hope that you try it. 🙂
Oh, I can go ahead and guarantee that this cake will make everything better! It looks delicious. 🙂 I don’t bake with pears all that often, and I’m sitting here wondering why not. This flavor combination sounds delicious, and I just wish I had a slice sitting next to me with my coffee right now!
It is strange that pears are often overlooked and I also wonder why. They can be used in so many ways. Used in this cake their sweetness beautifully complements the tang of the raspberries and they add fantastic moisture. And yes, the cake is great with a coffee – wish I could help. 🙂
Wonderful! What a delightful dessert that you came up with!! I would love to give it a whirl.
That’s great Kimmy, I do hope you enjoy it. 🙂
Sounds and looks like a great recipe!
It is Amy, thank you. Please let me know if you try it. 🙂
That’s amazing!! I just bought raspberries and was looking for a good recipe. This is perfect! Thank you!!
I’m glad we helped Laura. 🙂 I do hope that you enjoy the cake.
I love the pear, raspberry combo! A little sweet and a little tart always compliment each other so well!
Thank you, yes, I too like the sweet/tart combination of flavours. Please let me know if you make the cake. 🙂
Oh my goodness that looks so yummy. I’ve been considering going gluten free to help with my digestion and if this is in my future then I am down for it!
Absolutely Krysten, there is nothing lost by eating this gluten-free cake. I do hope you try it. 🙂
I`m allergic to gluten so I keep coming back to your blog to see if I can score any new recipe and there´s almost always something delicious waiting for me.
Why do you try so many gluten-free recipes? Are you allergic too?
Got curious!
Thank you for yet another scrumptious looking dessert I can eat!
Thank you Carla, we do have a lot of gluten-free recipes. My mum, Faye, is gluten intolerant so keep watching, there will be more. 🙂
This cake recipe sounds delicious but also quite healthy! I also appreciate the step-by-step instructions you have shared.
Thank you for the lovely feedback Heather, please let me know if you make the cake. 🙂
I love fruit cakes, they’re not only fresh but also healthy … just ideal for this season. Can’t wait to try this recipe out! 🙂
The fruit adds so much flavour and moisture. Please let me know when you make the cake. 🙂
This cake sounds so delicious. It would be perfect for my bible study group.
Thank you Tara, I think it would be a big hit with your bible study group. 🙂
I love almond meal! This sounds like a wonderful dessert!
Almond meal adds lovely flavour and texture to this cake. Please let me know if you try it. 🙂
This looks delicious! I am always looking for good gluten-free desserts to take to work with me since one of my coworkers can’t have gluten! This will be perfect for out next potluck
I’m delighted that you like the recipe. I’m sure it will be a big hit at work. 🙂
OMG, that looks so amazing! I have to make this! I love all that fruit.
Thank you Stacie, I do hope that you try this recipe, it is a lovely cake. 🙂
I’m always looking to add gluten free desserts to my repertoire Alex. I have a few friends who eat gluten free, so I’ll need to give your recipe a try. I love pears and don’t often use them. Why is that? They’re always so delicious! Thanks for sharing this one!
I agree Mary Ann, pears are often overlooked and yet are delicious. Please let me know if you try this cake. 🙂
I’ve never paired raspberries and pears together, but I think it’s a brilliant idea! This cake looks so delicious!
Thank you Kathy, the two fruits work well together. Please let me know if you make the cake. 🙂
Oh my sweet goodness this looks amazing! I might have to give this one a try!
I encourage you to try it Jennifer, it is a lovely cake. 🙂
O my heavens this looks so amazing! I want to make this right this minute. I can’t wait to try it .
I’m glad that you like it. Please let me know if you try it. 🙂
This looks delicious! I love anything with raspberry…and also love that it’s gluten free! I’m always looking for new GF desserts to try!
Thank you Emily, we have a lot of gluten-free desserts. 🙂
What a lovely treat! I adore pears, and I really like that you added raspberries, too!
Thank you for the lovely comments Patricia. 🙂
Wow, this looks and sounds delicious. I love trying out different recipes, especially gluten-free for our tea room. A lot of the bought in gluten-free isn’t very tasty.
Thank you Kizzy, I love that this cake may be served in your tea room. Enjoy! 🙂
Oh my, this looks naughty, but very, very nice!!
It is indeed very nice. I do hope that you try this naughty cake. 🙂
This looks so delicious and luxurious all at the same time. I would need to plan an afternoon tea event at my home to bake this and other lovely items as eating this all by myself will not be a great idea.
You’re right Alvern, I never like to be home alone with lovely sweets, ha ha. 🙂
Alexandra wow that looks simply delicious !! i cannot wait to try it – i love your recipies
Thank you Patil, please let me know when you make the cake. 🙂
I must try cooking with gluten free flour. Usually I just use ground almonds in place of flour but it doesn’t rise well.
I find that a combination of almond meal and gluten-free flour produces very good results. 🙂
I love a good pudding and that looks delicious. I think I’d have it with custard.
Lyndsey, I think it would be delicious with custard. 🙂
Pear and raspberry sounds like a perfect refreshing combination. What a great summer cake! Being gluten free is even better, making it so much lighter for the stomach.
Thank you Joanna, please let me know if you make the cake. 🙂
Pear is my favorite and glad it is in this week recipe for dessert. I like how you have listed up the steps in numeric with the pictures. It is easier for me to follow step by step.
Thank you for the great feedback. 🙂
Oh wow, this looks mouth watering! I love raspberry cake but have never thought to combine it with pear.
Thank you Jenni, they work well together and combined with the almond meal they make a very moist, delicious cake. 🙂
Raspberries, pears and some finely ground almond in one recipe? That cake must be delicious…I would need that piece Alexandra!
Dalene, it’s difficult to resist. 🙂
This looks and sounds like a delicious one to try out. I am always looking for new desserts, I love it!
Melissa, it is great for dessert or just with a cup of tea or coffee. Good at any time really. 🙂 🙂
Look at that appetizing and delectable creation. That Gluten-Free Pear and Raspberry Cake sounds really yummy to eat!
Hi Chelle, it is seriously delicious. 🙂
I like that this is gluten-free and deliciously looking. Would be lovely to pair with my brewed coffee.
Oooh it is perfect with a good coffee. I do hope that you try it. 🙂
Omg this looks so amazing!
Thank you for the lovely comment. 🙂
I’m not gluten intolerant but this pear and raspberry tart looks insanely delicious! I want it!
You would never know that it is gluten-free. It is absolutely delicious. Enjoy, Lisa!
Thanks for the step-by-step instructions to creating gluten-free dessert. It looks delicious.
Thank you Dana, it’s a lovely cake, I do hope that you try it. 🙂
Ohhh, add almond meal! That’s a great tip! This gluten-free pear and raspberry cake also looks amazing!
Almond meal is great for gluten-free cakes. I look forward to hearing if you make the cake. 🙂
This cake looks absolutely delicious! I love pears and raspberries so this is definitely something I must try – and it is great that it is gluten free too!
Thank you, it is a lovely gluten-free cake. 🙂
Pear and Raspberry sounds like a lovely combination, and it looks delicious.
The flavours work really well together. Please let me know if you try the cake. 🙂
Oh wow! What a blessing another gluten-free recipe! Yes, I definitely wanted to try these out.
Thank you Joyce, I’m glad that we can help you with some gluten-free recipes 🙂
This cake looks so moist and delicious! I love the combo of raspberries and pears…perfect springtime dessert!
Thank you Catherine, it is indeed a delicious cake. Please let me know if you try it. 🙂
This cake looks like it would be so delicious. I have never had this fruit combination at the same time.
Thank you Becca, the flavours work well together. Please let me know if you make the cake. 🙂
Oh boy this looks so heavenly. Making this for a get together in two weeks.
I’m delighted to hear that Shoma, I hope you enjoy the cake. 🙂
This looks absolutely wonderful. Gluten free desserts tend to get a bad rap, but with this one it can be nipped in the bud. Looks very most
This is delicious Serena, nobody will know that it is gluten-free. 🙂
ok, yum yum yum! I wanna make this for this weekend. I love having gluten free recipes for my daughter too!
Thank you Leah, I do hope that you and your daughter enjoy the cake. 🙂
Raspberry and pear sounds like a delicious combination of flavors. This sounds like a perfect summertime cake!
Thank you Marysa, the flavours work so well together. Let me know if you make the cake. 🙂
I’m so glad that you shared the recipe! It looks amazing! Going to make it on mothers day!
Hi Shannon, I’m glad that you like it. Please let me know if you make the cake. 🙂
This raspberry cake look lovely for the perfect dessert during weekend.
It is a lovely dessert; please let me know when you make it. 🙂
Always looking for new gluten-free cakes to share with my dad. This is something he’d love!
That’s great Gemma, please let me know how he enjoys it. 🙂
This sounds really delicious! I’ll try making a vegan version!
Thank you Maartje, please let me know how you go. 🙂
This looks like a pretty and delicious dessert. I would love to try this recipe sometime
It’s a lovely cake Shannon; I look forward to hearing when you make it. 🙂
This looks nice and simple to put together but so delicious! Perfect for a weekend treat!
Thank you Amy, it is easy to make, ideal for a weekend treat. Let me know if you make it. 🙂
This recipe won my heart. I find it tough to make gluten free cakes that taste good too. I am adding this recipe to my list.
Thank you Arun, I hope that you enjoy the cake. 🙂
Holiii !!
What a good look this cake has. I am a lot of making cakes, because I prefer homemade ingredients, and to be able to throw what I can eat.
Good day!!
Thank you so much, I am so pleased that you like the cake recipe. It is delicious. 🙂
What a yummy looking recipe. My kids would love a slice of this cake.
It’s a lovely cake, please let me know if you make the cake. 🙂
Now this looks totally yummy. I love pear so may give this a whirl over the weekend xx
Thank you Melanie, I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
The raspberry cake please…It is only 9 am and my body is already asking me to eat sweets.
Garf, surely your body knows best. 😉
I definitely want some of that raspberry cake. I love anything raspberry.
It’s a lovely cake Garf, please let me know if you try it. 🙂
This looks positively delicious! I love how you have pictures for each of the steps to. That is SO helpful for me with blogs! I never know if I have the right texture etc!
Thank you Jenny, I’m so pleased that our recipes are informative. 🙂
What a yummy cake recipe. We love pears and raspberry, so we would love this one. Even better than it’s gluten-free.
Thank you, it is a lovely cake, please let me know if you try it. 🙂
This looks so tasty. Wow, I definitely want to give this a try. Looks easy enough,
It is a lovely cake Brie. Please let me know if you try it. 🙂
I LOVE CAKES, LEARNING HOW ONE IS MADE IS A GREAT DEAL FOR ME. THAN KS FOR SHARING
Thank you, I’m so pleased that we could help. 🙂
I’m so upset with myself for never having thought to make this before!! Cant wait to try it out!!
Please let me know when you make it Elizabeth. 🙂
Oh yum yum! I’m going to pin this to try it another time
Thank you Stephanie, it is a lovely cake. I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
This looks absolutely amazing. Always good to find good gluten-free recipes. And it would be great with the pear and raspberry.
It’s a lovely cake David, I do hope that you try it. 🙂
Pear and Raspberry sound so good together!! And in a cake?! YES PLEASE!!
A perfect combination. Enjoy! 🙂
I love fruit cakes. It’s about the only type of cake that “sounds” healthy and you don’t feel guilty eating it. Nice ideas for putting these together. They look delicious.
There’s definitely less guilt with this cake Owen. You have the nutrients in the fruit and the almond meal. Almost health food. 🙂
I have been eating quite a few gluten-free cakes and absolutely love them, this pear and raspberry cakes looks delicious and what a yummy pairing.
Thank you so much, this is indeed a lovely cake. I do hope that you try it. 🙂
Wonderful combination of flavors, Thanks for sharing….
Yes indeed, they are great flavours. It’s a delicious cake. 🙂
aaaaaahhhhh omg this looks so dastardly delectable yum.
thanks for the tips and tricks shared.
my mom and sister would love this!
Thank you for the lovely comments, I would love to hear if you try the cake. 🙂
This Pear and raspberry cake looks super yummy! Thanks again for another delicious recipe.
Thank you Jackline, please let me know if you try it. 🙂
This.is the first time to learn that you can use pear for making this delicious treat. Oh this recipe is very exciting for my tummy. Yummy!
Thank you for the lovely comments, I do hope that you enjoy the cake. 🙂
I’ve been told I need to cut gluten out of my diet, so this recipe is perfect for my new eating habits when I am craving some dessert! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Gill, I’m delighted that you like the recipe. We have quite a lot of gluten free recipes on the website. 🙂
I haven’t baked with pears in a long time and had forgotten how delicious they are in desserts. This cake looks so moist and delicious I can’t wait to try it. Can one use apples instead of pears in this recipe?
Yes, apples would also work very well. Enjoy! 🙂
Oh my this looks incredible! totally going to try making this!
That’s great Ana, I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
Wow, I bet the combination of these two will taste really great. I will definitely try making one for myself.
It’s a great flavour combination, please let me know when you make the cake. 🙂
I really love gluten free recipes, this sounds great for dinner.. I love cakes for dinner.. ??
This is a lovely cake, ideal to serve as dessert after dinner. Enjoy!. 🙂
This gluten free pear and raspberry cake looks delicious I can eat any day. Love the pear and raspberry combo.
Pear and raspberry are great together. Please let me know if you make the cake. 🙂
This looks beautiful Alexandra! Pears, raspberries and almonds is such a wonderful combination of flavours!
Thank you Robyn, they do work well together. 🙂
Pear and Raspberry, what a combination!! The cake looks delicious, I especially love the ice-cream with it! Great recipe!
Thank you for the lovely comments Adrianne, pears and raspberries go so well together. 🙂
Oh wow! This looks like such a delicious recipe. I love pear on cake.
Thank you, it is a lovely cake. Please let me know if you try it. 🙂
Pears and raspberries are the perfect combo! Can’t wait to try this 🙂
They are great flavours Sally, please let me know if you try the cake. 🙂
Woooww this looks yummy, I am planning to make on this mothers day for my mother in law, Thanks for sharing such an amazing recipes…
This cake is very popular; I do hope that your mother in law enjoys it. 🙂
This looks so delicious. I think that adding lots of fruit is a good way to go when looking to make gluten free desserts.
Yes, I agree, Nina! We are lucky these days that GF desserts are getting better all the time 🙂
Love your site. This cake looks absolutely delicious! Can blanched almond flour be used in place of almond meal since the only difference is that blanched almond flour has the skins removed from the almonds? Thanks!
Thank you for the lovely comments Sharon. Yes, you absolutely can substitute almond flour. I do hope that you enjoy the cake; it is one of my favourites. 🙂
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Perfect timing! Diagnosed as Coeliac 2 years ago. My pear tree was dropping it’s fruit and raspberries were on special in the supermarket. What else could I make? Took it as my contribution to a Sunday lunch get together and everybody loved it. None to bring home. Will have to make another soon.
Donna, thank you so much for the lovely feedback. I am delighted that you and your friends enjoyed the cake. Thank you for letting me know. 🙂