Chocolate Pear Walnut Cake

Name: Chocolate Pear Walnut Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 200 g of dark chocolate (baking); 100 g of walnuts (chopped); 150 g of butter (softened); 180 g of sugar (powdered); 3 eggs (large); 180 g of flour (wheat); 30 g of unsweetened cocoa powder; 10 g of baking powder; 80 ml of milk; 2 pears (ripe, peeled and diced or cut into wedges); 1 tsp of vanilla extract; 1 pinch of salt; 50 g of dark chocolate (for the glaze)

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A rich, moist chocolate cake studded with tender pear pieces and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for an afternoon snack or an indulgent dessert.

Total time: 1 h 10
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.63

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

450kcal

Protein7 g6%
Carbs45 g42%
Fat25 g52%
Fiber3 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even more flavorful cake, you can marinate the pear pieces in a little amber rum for 15 minutes before folding them into the batter.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Works very well. Up to 2-3 months, whole or in portions, well wrapped in plastic wrap then placed in a freezer bag.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Can be made the day before for better hold and flavor.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Can be reheated very briefly in the microwave (15-30s at medium power) for a warm, tender texture. Oven not recommended (dries out the cake).

Variations

Sprinkle with chopped walnuts before the chocolate sets.
Use ripe pears, peeled and diced.
Let cool completely before glazing.

Mistakes to avoid

Mixing hot chocolate into the eggs: let it cool slightly.
Overworking the batter after adding the flour: mix gently.
Glazing a warm cake: the glaze should cover a cooled cake.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make the chocolate base?

Melt the dark chocolate with the butter in a double boiler, let it cool slightly, whisk the sugar and eggs until the mixture turns pale, then gently fold in the melted chocolate.

How do you fold in the pears and walnuts?

Add the pear pieces and chopped walnuts to the batter at the end, and fold gently with a spatula to distribute them without crushing the fruit or deflating the cake.

How long do you bake the cake?

Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes at 180 °C, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

How do you make the glaze?

Melt 50 g of dark chocolate, spread it over the cooled cake and immediately sprinkle with chopped walnuts before the chocolate sets, for a shiny, crunchy finish.