Chocolate pear cake is a great option for those who are looking for a decadent, but gluten-free dessert. This recipe combines a perfect blend of chocolate and pear, with a fluffy texture inside, creating a balance of flavours that will delight all your senses and suit your intolerant stomach. Wonderful.
As the calendar marks the last few weeks of winter, there are days when we are still looking for ways to treat ourselves to an easy cake to go with a warm cup of tea. So what better way to do it than with a delicious chocolate pear cake? Besides, this recipe is perfect for coeliacs and gluten intolerant people, as I have adapted it especially for them. You’re welcome, my dear ;)
Pears are a typical winter fruit and bring a natural sweetness to the cake. In addition, the pear has a delicate flavour that blends perfectly with the chocolate. This cake is perfect for when you have those pears in the fruit bowl and you don’t know what to do with them, well, here’s the tasty solution!
If you are gluten intolerant or have coeliac disease, don’t hesitate to give this delicious gluten-free chocolate pear cake a try. And the best thing about it is that it’s beginner’s level, so easy to make! And if you’re quick enough, you’re sure to repeat more than one slice. Let me know how it turns out, it’s sure to be great!
Frequently asked questions
What is gluten-free flour mix?
It is simply a mixture of different types of flours and starches that are used as a substitute for wheat flour to make gluten-free recipes. The combination of flours and starches varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, but generally includes rice flour, tapioca starch, maize flour, chickpea flour or potato flour.Ā
The aim of this preparation is to achieve a gluten-like texture in cake, biscuit or bread recipes. The substitution is equal parts, i.e. 1:1.
Where can I buy gluten-free flour mix?
The one I buy is from the Spanish brand Gallo and it gives me very good results, in fact, they have recently improved their recipe and now it is more similar to the results with wheat flour.Ā
I’ve also tried the preparation they have at the Spanish shop Veritas, and I really like the final result of the cakes.Ā
To make it easier for you, here is a link to buy it online: gluten-free all-purpose flour mix.
If I am not intolerant, can I make this cake with gluten?
Yes, you can replace the gluten-free flour mix with wheat flour, the quantities are the same, i.e. 1:1. It will be just as tasty :)
Gluten free chocolate and pear cake
Chocolate pear cake is a great option for those who are looking for a decadent, but gluten-free dessert. This recipe combines a perfect blend of chocolate and pear, with a fluffy texture inside, creating a balance of flavours that will delight all your senses and suit your intolerant stomach. Wonderful.
Ingredients
Cake
- 100g dark chocolate
- 150g butter, unsalted
- 100g sugar
- 120g gluten-free flour mix
- 120g ground almonds
- 1+Ā½ tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 3 L eggs
- 3 ripe pears, peeled
- a handful of almonds, sliced
Decoration
- 100g milk chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC and prepare a large rectangular cake tin with baking paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate together with the butter, over medium heat at bain-marie, and set aside in a bowl for later.
- In a large bowl, mix the sugar, the gluten-free flour mix, the ground almonds, the baking powder and a pinch of salt.
- Add the eggs and the melted chocolate and butter, already prepared earlier. The mixture will be thick and consistent, pour it into the prepared baking tin with baking paper.
- Peel the ripe pears and place them on top of the mixture, pressing them until they touch the base of the mould.
- Decorate with a handful of sliced almonds on top of the cake.
- Bake for 55 minutes at 180ºC, with heat from below.
- Remove from the oven and unmould the cake, allowing it to cool completely on a baking rack.
- Decorate the pear cake with the melted milk chocolate on top.
Notes
- Can be kept at room temperature for about 4 days in an airtight container, out of the sun and away from humidity.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 108Amount Per Serving: Calories: 617Total Fat: 42.7gSaturated Fat: 21.9gSodium: 255mgCarbohydrates: 53.8gFiber: 5gSugar: 36.2gProtein: 8.7g
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