Pear and chocolate cake

Fudgey brownie-like Chocolate Cake topped with sliced pears and sprinkled with chopped hazelnuts

Pears taste best in a chocolate cake – especially in this Chocolate Pear Cake. Based on a classic versunkener birnenkuchen from Germany this cake is the perfect fall/winter cake.

Cat Holdcroft from Walsall entered our chocolate cake recipe competition and won with her warm chocolate and pear cake, served with a hot chocolate sauce. ‘I love this recipe, my nana had pear trees in her garden and we made this regularly, so it reminds me of her. I always love fruit in recipes – it’s my signature. I recommend serving this warm, with some vanilla ice cream.’

We're not entirely sure why chocolate and pear aren't universally known as the duo of the century. The rich depth of chocolate here complements the fresh, juicy sweetness of the pears beautifully. One bite of this cake and you'll be a convert too 😋

This Pear and Chocolate Cake makes the most delicious Fall and Winter dessert, perfect for afternoon tea and to serve for the Holidays.

Here’s a little known fact for you: the Sweedish really (really) know what they’re doing when it comes to home baking. Nope, I’m not talking about those slightly dodgy breakfast croissants and bake…

Created by Anna Del Conte, this chocolate and pear loaf cake is lovely to make all year round. Sprinkle with a dusting of icing sugar for pretty presentation.

This moist, tender chocolate pear cake is a lightly sweet cake made with a bittersweet chocolate cake batter and decorated with fresh pear slices on top.

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This Chocolate Pear Cake is moist, flavorful, and makes for the perfect dessert. The beautiful layers will leave guests impressed.