Pear And Chocolate Sponge Recipe

Name: Pear And Chocolate Sponge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup castor sugar; 3 eggs; 1 1/3 cups self-rising flour; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1 tablespoon boiling water, or as needed; 1 dash vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 6 canned pear halves; 7 walnut halves

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup castor sugar
3 eggs
1 1/3 cups self-rising flour
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 tablespoon boiling water, or as needed
1 dash vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
6 canned pear halves
7 walnut halves

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and line two 8 inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Sift the flour into the bowl, and fold it in with a spoon. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared pans.
3
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the center of the cakes spring back when lightly touched.
4
To make the frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar and 1 cup butter until light and fluffy, at least 5 minutes. Mix the cocoa powder with just enough boiling water to dissolve, and blend it into the sugar mixture along with the vanilla.
5
To assemble: Split each cake layer into halves horizontally and lay the halves out side by side. Use half of the buttercream, and spread it over 3 of the layers. Sandwich them together with the unfrosted one on the top. Place the cake on a serving plate, and frost the sides and top with the remaining frosting. Press chopped nuts onto the sides of the cake. Arrange pear halves on the top, and decorate with swirls of buttercream and walnut halves.

2859

kcal

Calories

216

Fat

204

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup castor sugar, 3 eggs, 1 1/3 cups self-rising flour, and more.

Yes, Pear And Chocolate Sponge falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pear And Chocolate Sponge

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