There is a free food newspaper called Gram that is found at various locations aorund Melbourne. Tim always picks up a copy for his Dad. In one recent edition, Tim found a recipe for Pear and Chocolate Cake that he thought I'd like to make, and sent me a copy. The cake was from Florentine by Emiko Davies.
This cake is deep and dark and chocolatey, with moistness and sweetness from the pear:
I was also impressed with the sunray pattern on top of the cake formed by the pears - so easy to do yet so effective.
It was a gorgeous cake, and I would definitely make it again.
Delicious, love this cake! Our neighbor has a ton of pears from their trees in the summer and now I have a great recipe for some. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've made a cake similar to this that a reader sent me from her stay in Sicily. Pear and chocolate is such a nice combination!
ReplyDeletethat looks gorgeous and the italian name sounds v fancy
ReplyDeleteDear Gaye, I really enjoy the combination of chocolate and pears and this cake looks like a true stunner. Your beautifully arranged pears on top make for a very special treat!
ReplyDeletePears are everywhere at the moment and this looks like the perfect cake to take to Sewing. I love the pear pattern too!!
ReplyDeleteWow... This is really good. I like fruits with cake. Guess apple or pineapple will be really good in this too. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty cake with the pears spread out so nicely radiating from the center like that. Now a question: When Tim sent this recipe of a cake he thought you would like to make, was that because he also thought he would like to eat it? LOL So cute.
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