Roasted-Pear Poundcake With Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Name: Roasted-Pear Poundcake With Chocolate Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large, firm pears, peeled, halved, cored and cut across into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons brandy

Servings: persons

4 large, firm pears, peeled, halved, cored and cut across into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons brandy

1
For the cake, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Place the pear slices on a baking sheet and roast until tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, butter and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
4
Place the pears in a food processor and puree until smooth.
5
Set aside.
6
Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
7
Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
8
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until very light; batter will appear curdled at this point.
9
Mix in the vanilla and the pear puree.
10
Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder.
11
Mix the dry ingredients into the batter just until combined.
12
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the top springs back when touched in the center, about 1 hour.
13
Place on a rack to cool.
14
Turn the cake out of the pan and reinvert onto a cake plate.
15
To make the sauce, place the chocolate in a double boiler over barely simmering water, stirring occasionally until melted.
16
Whisk in the cream and brandy.
17
If making the sauce in advance, rewarm before serving.
18
To serve, place a slice of cake on a plate and spoon the chocolate sauce beside it.

1917

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large, firm pears, peeled, halved, cored and cut across into 1/4-inch-thick slices, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Roasted-Pear Poundcake With Chocolate Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Roasted-Pear Poundcake With Chocolate Sauce

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