Are you a fan of the irresistible combination of chocolate with fruits?
Then, you can't afford to miss out on this delicious chocolate pear cake recipe that I've prepared especially for this season. In my home, we enjoy it whenever I can get fresh pears or simply when I want to make something easy and delightful.
Although it doesn't contain spices, this Chocolate Pear Cake recipe is exquisite and perfect for the fall and winter seasons, inviting us to enjoy something simple yet comforting. Best of all, it's not overly sweet, thanks to the perfect balance of sweetness. Its appetizing flavor is complemented by a soft and moist texture, provided by the juicy pears and the delightful chocolate sauce. I invite you to try it and learn to create a moist and flavorful dessert that brings together the intensity of chocolate with the natural sweetness of pears!
Chocolate Pear Cake
Ingredients:
For the pear cake:
- 2 pears, peeled, cored, and sliced into wedges (I used d’anjou pears)
- ¾ cup of butter at room temperature
- 1¼ cups of brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1½ cups of all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup of cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 1 teaspoon of almond or vanilla flavoring
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for topping (optional)
Chocolate syrup:
Get the recipe here: Dark Chocolate Syrup
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (190 ˚C). Grease a 10-inch springform cake pan and line the base with wax paper.
2. For the Chocolate Cake: In a mixer cream together the butter and brown sugar until it is pale yellow and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add the flavoring, then add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
3. Measure and sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Incorporate into the creamed butter mixture and fold in gently until all of the ingredients are combined.
4. Add the milk, stir, and then pour the mixture into the prepared pan and level the surface with a spatula. Gently arrange the pear slices in a radiating pattern over the cake batter.
5. Bake at 350˚F (190 ˚C) for about 55 minutes or until the cake is firm to the touch. The center fully cooks in the last ten minutes. Leave the cake to slightly cool in the pan, and then transfer to a wire rack until completely cold before serving. If you are going to serve it with chocolate syrup, then get the recipe here: Dark Chocolate Syrup.
Enjoy this chocolaty pleasure!
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