Chocolate Pear Cake
This chocolatey twist on the classic River Cottage apple and almond cake pairs perfectly with pears, complemented by a simple chocolate sauce.
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Cooking tools:
- Springform pan
- Hand mixer
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- Skewer
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- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Spoon
- Parchment paper
- Peeler
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 just-ripe pears
- 35g butter
- 2 tablespoons soft brown sugar
- Finely grated zest of 1 orange
- 100g ground almonds
- 100g self-raising flour
- 25g cocoa powder
- 150g butter, softened
- 150g caster sugar
- 2 large free-range eggs
- A splash of milk
- 75g dark chocolate (about 70% cocoa solids, broken into small pieces)
- 75ml double cream
- 25g caster sugar
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