Description
Indulge in the ultimate holiday delight with this Christmas Flourless Chocolate Pear & Hazelnut Cake. This rich, gluten-free dessert features velvety dark chocolate, juicy ripe pears, and crunchy toasted hazelnuts, creating a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy evenings, this easy-to-make cake will impress your guests while leaving them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups ripe pears, diced
- ½ cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by buttering and lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave until smooth.
- Remove from heat; whisk in eggs one at a time until the mixture is glossy.
- Stir in granulated sugar and cocoa powder until fully combined.
- Gently fold in diced pears and chopped hazelnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; drizzle with melted chocolate or top with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 58mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg