Pear Chocolate Cake
Decadent and delightful, this Pear Chocolate Cake is a harmonious blend of rich cocoa, juicy ripe pears, and a sprinkle of indulgent chocolate chips, making it the ultimate treat for chocolate and fruit lovers alike. This moist and tender cake is easy to prepare, with only 15 minutes of prep time, and features a visually stunning spiral of sliced pears on top for a rustic yet elegant presentation. Perfectly balanced in sweetness, the combination of granulated and brown sugar adds depth, while the diced pears infuse every bite with natural juiciness. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar for an optional finishing touch, it’s ideal as a show-stopping dessert or a refined treat with your afternoon coffee. Whether served warm from the oven or at room temperature, this must-try chocolate-pear recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 240 milliliters milk
- 120 milliliters vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium ripe pears
- 100 grams chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a smooth batter forms. Do not overmix.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the pears. Set aside a few slices for decorating the top of the cake and dice the remaining pears into small chunks.
Gently fold the diced pears and chocolate chips into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Arrange the reserved pear slices in a circular pattern on top of the batter for decoration.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optionally, dust the top of the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Slice and enjoy your Pear Chocolate Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.4 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.7 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 3608 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 525.5 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.3 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 308.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.9 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 559 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 2351 mg | 50% | |
*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.
