Dark Chocolate, Pear, and Almond Cake | Chocolat Favoris

Ingredients

• 1 can (215g) Chocolats Favoris Original Dark Fondue
• 1 3/4 all-purpose flour
• 1 cup almond flour (finely ground almonds)
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2tsp allspice
• 1/2tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 D’Anjou pears
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds (optional)