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AMIEs CHOCOLATE and PEAR CAKE

AMIEs CHOCOLATE and PEAR CAKE recipe

The combination of chocolate and pears creates a deliciously moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 40 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings 10
Calories 3500
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 peeled and sliced Ripe pears
  • 1/2 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • for dusting Powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  7. Arrange the pear slices on top of the batter and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  8. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 10


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Sugars 30g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.