Creamy Chocolate and Pear Cake

The chocolate cake with pears is a classic that combines the sweetness of pears with the richness of chocolate. Here is an Italian version of this delicious dessert:

Ingredients

• 200 g of dark chocolate
• 150 g of soft butter
• 150 g of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 150 g of type 00 flour
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 3 ripe pears (for Italian variations, thigh pears, known for their sweetness, can be used)
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar (optional, for decoration)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave and let it cool slightly.
3. In the meantime, peel the pears and slice them thinly.
4. In a bowl, cream the soft butter with the sugar until you get a creamy mixture.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, continuing to mix.
6. Incorporate the melted chocolate and mix well.
7. Add the sifted flour with the baking powder and the pinch of salt, folding gently so as not to deflate the mixture.
8. Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
9. Arrange some of the pear slices on top and cover with the remaining batter.
10. Finish with the last pear slices on the surface.
11. Bake everything for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
12. Let the cake cool before dusting it with powdered sugar, if desired.

Curiosity

The combination of chocolate and pears is a classic pairing in Italian pastry, especially in Northern Italy, where these pears are seasonal and abundant. This dessert often finds a place on tables during holidays and special events.

I hope you can enjoy this delicious cake! If you need substitutions or have other requests, feel free to ask.