White Chocolate and Pear Cake

The white chocolate and pear cake is a delicious combination! Here is how to make it:

Ingredients

• 200 g of white chocolate
• 3 medium ripe but still firm pears
• 150 g of soft butter
• 150 g of granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar (for decorating)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter and flour a cake pan about 22-24 cm in diameter.
2. Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave being careful not to burn it. Once melted, set aside to cool.
3. Peel the pears, cut them in half, remove the core, and slice them not too thickly.
4. In a large bowl, cream the soft butter with the granulated sugar until it is light and fluffy.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Gently fold in the sifted flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt, mixing until the dough is smooth and without lumps.
7. Add the melted white chocolate to the mixture and mix until it is well incorporated.
8. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, lay some pear slices over it, and cover with the remaining batter.
9. Complete by arranging the remaining pear slices on top in an attractive pattern.
10. Bake the cake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
11. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool before removing it from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

This cake can be served as a dessert after a meal or for a special snack. The contrast between the sweetness of the white chocolate and the light aroma of the pears makes this dessert a true delight.

Curiosity

Pear and chocolate are a classic pairing in patisserie, but using white chocolate instead of dark chocolate creates a more delicate taste and a richer texture. The combination with pear is perfect as the fruit, with its natural sweetness and softness, balances the intensity of the white chocolate.