Introduction
Chocolate pear loaf cake is a delightful combination of rich chocolate and sweet, juicy pears that creates a moist and flavorful dessert. This loaf cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re serving it for a cozy family gathering or a fancy celebration. The unique blend of flavors makes it a standout treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Detailed Ingredients with measures
– All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
– Unsweetened cocoa powder: ⅓ cup
– Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
– Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
– Salt: ¼ teaspoon
– Brown sugar: ¾ cup
– Granulated sugar: ½ cup
– Eggs: 2 large
– Vegetable oil: ½ cup
– Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
– Pears (peeled and diced): 1 cup
– Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time, Total Time, Yield
Cook time: 50 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 10 slices)
Detailed Directions and Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Prepare the Pears
Peel the pears, remove the cores, and chop them into small, bite-sized pieces. You can toss them with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure they are well combined.
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Add Milk
Pour in the milk and stir gently until the batter is smooth.
Add Pears
Fold in the chopped pears carefully into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Transfer to Loaf Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake the Cake
Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage
Store the chocolate pear loaf cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for about a week.
Serving Suggestions
The cake can be served plain, with a dusting of powdered sugar, or accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
Variations
Feel free to add chocolate chips, nuts, or spices like cinnamon for extra flavor in the loaf cake.
