Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature, for pan

Fruit Topping

• 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar
• 3 firm but ripe pears, peeled, cored, and each cut into 12 slices (1 pound prepped)

Cake

• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) unsalted butter
• 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup (1 ounce) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk

• Chantilly cream or Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, for serving (optional)

Description

Chocolate And Pears Make An Excellent Combination. Here, Bittersweet Chocolate And Sweet Pears Meld Together To Form The Perfect Balance. For...

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