Speedy Pear Chocolate Cake using a Thermomix
Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31
(4.8)
Preparation time
16 min
Total time
48 min
Servings
8
Calories / Serving
261 Cals
Difficulty
Easy
Indulge in the delightful decadence of Pressed Women's Cake with Pears and Chocolate, a treat that marries the sweetness of ripe pears with the rich allure of chocolate chips, all bound together in a tender, moist cake. Legend has it that this cake was inspired by the women of Provence, who would gather for afternoon tea, sharing their secrets and stories while savoring this delightful dessert. The use of olive oil adds a twist of Mediterranean flair, making it not just a cake, but a celebration of flavors and culture. So grab a slice, pour yourself a cup of tea, and let the sweet aroma transport you to sun-drenched orchards and charming village squares.
Ingredients
- 150 g Dark chocolate
- 80 g Butter
- 2 Eggs
- 80 g Granulated sugar
- 80 g Flour t55
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Baking powder
- 2 Pears
- 2 Tablespoon(s) Breadcrumb
Steps
Cake batter
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Add 150 g of dark chocolate in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 80 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 50°C / Speed 2.
- Add 2 eggs, 80 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 80 g of flour t55, 1 teaspoon(s) of baking powder in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a cake mold to be greased before, to be floured before.
Filling
- Peel, sliced, and place 2 pears on a preparation content.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoon(s) of breadcrumb over the preparation content.
Baking
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 30min.
- Bake for 10 more minutes if needed
- Let cool before serving
