Ingredients
– 9 to 12 pear halves from 2 medium cans of pear halves, drained (one can can also be used)
– 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (half cup plus 2 tablespoons)
– ⅔ cup white sugar
– 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
– 1½ teaspoons almond flavoring
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– ¼ cup cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1-First, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C or 170°C fan oven) to ensure even baking. Butter an 8-inch square or 9 x 7 inch baking pan and arrange the pear halves cut side down evenly on the base of the pan for a beautiful base layer.
2-Next, cream the softened butter and sugar together until smooth, then add the lightly beaten eggs and almond flavoring to the mixture for a flavorful batter.
3-Now, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and incorporate into the wet ingredients until smooth.
4-Spoon the batter carefully over the pears and spread it evenly with a knife, covering the pears nearly completely but allowing some to show through.
5-Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cake springs back lightly when touched, and let the pudding sit for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Last Step:
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🍐 Using one can of pears instead of two creates a more prominent chocolate cake layer.
🍦 Best served with ice cream or caramel sauce; salted caramel ice cream pairs especially well.
🌰 Garnish with toasted flaked almonds or dust with cocoa powder for enhanced presentation and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg