Torta Di Pere E Cioccolato

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom of 9 x 9 square pan with parchment paper and butter the sides of the pan.

2. 2

   Peal and slice the pears. Layer the bottom of the pan with one of the pears.

3. 3

   Beat the eggs with the sugar until well combined. Then add the olive oil and milk. (If using American baking powder, add the vanilla extract now).

4. 4

   Combine the flour and the baking powder and add to the wet ingredients a little bit at a time, mixing well.

5. 5

   Pour part of the batter over the pears in the pan--just enough for a thin layer to cover the pears. Then layer with the other pear sliced and add another layer of batter, this time a little thicker, but still conserving a small amount of batter.

6. 6

   If using chocolate bars, break them up into chunks. Place chocolate on top in pieces. Then cover with the remaining batter. (The chocolate will sink during the baking process).

7. 7

   Bake for 45-55 minutes or until top springs back to the touch and toothpick comes out clean.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.