French Chocolate Pear Cake
Indulge in the elegance of a French Chocolate Pear Cake, a sophisticated dessert that beautifully marries rich dark chocolate and tender slices of ripe pear. This stunning cake combines the moist decadence of chocolate with the subtle sweetness of Bartlett or Anjou pears, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. A touch of ground almonds adds extra texture and a nutty depth, while the delicate arrangement of pear slices on top turns it into a show-stopping centerpiece. With just 20 minutes of prep and a quick bake, this dessert is perfect for entertaining or treating yourself to something truly special. Serve it as is or dusted with powdered sugar for a bakery-worthy finish that will impress every guest at the table. Perfect for lovers of chocolate desserts and French-inspired baking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate (70%)
- 150 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams ground almonds (almond flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 medium ripe pears (such as Bartlett or Anjou)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
- powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.
Peel the pears, cut them in half, and remove the cores. Slice each half into thin slices and set aside.
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a double boiler, stirring occasionally, or microwave them in 30-second intervals until smooth. Let the mixture cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
Slowly mix in the melted chocolate and butter mixture, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Arrange the pear slices in a circular pattern on top of the batter, pressing them slightly into the mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs attached.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired, slice, and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.5 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.0 g | 410% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 890 mg | 297% | |
| Sodium | 830 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 320.1 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.5 g | ||
| Protein | 43.6 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1153 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
