Mocha Pear Cake: Rich Coffee Meets Juicy Pears

Mocha pear cake combines pear, nuts, chocolate, and cocoa

Mocha Pear Cake becomes my top choice for my father’s birthday celebration. The recipe balances mocha’s richness with the lightness of fresh pears.

Mocha pear cake recipe

Mocha Pear Cake is a delightful dessert. It combines the rich flavors of coffee, chocolate, nuts, and sweet pears. The cake features a moist sponge infused with coffee. Pears provide tenderness and a juicy texture. This cake is one of my all-time favorite chocolate desserts.

Mocha pear cake can be used as a birthday cake
The best recipe for mocha pear cake with the best filling.

Chocolate and coffee create a rich flavor profile. Pears add fruity sweetness and moisture to the cake. I used chocolate-coffee ganache for the icing and add nuts and sliced pears on top.

You could use any fruit you like, but pears work particularly well with these flavors. The cake contains chocolate, walnuts, and pear pieces. It also includes cocoa and a strong dose of coffee. This is how to make mocha pear cake:

Mocha Pear Cake

Perfect for fall entertaining or special occasions, this sophisticated dessert offers a beautiful blend of fruit and chocolate in every slice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 12
Calories 276 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 150 g self-raising flour I used a gluten-free blend
  • 140 g butter
  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 30 g demerera sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 large conference pear
  • 75 g chocolate finely chopped
  • 30 g walnuts finely chopped
  • 2 tbsps freshly brewed coffee
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder

For the icing

  • 75 g chocolate
  • 75 ml double cream
  • 1 tbsp freshly brewed coffee
  • 2 tsps smooth marmalade/apricot jam
  • Chopped hazelnuts and walnut halves to decorate.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180oC. Grease and line a medium round cake tin.
  • Halve the pear, peel one half and chop into small pieces, removing hard inner section. Wrap the other half and put in fridge – you’ll need it to decorate later.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy and stir in the coffee.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well, then fold in the flour and cocoa powder.
  • Fold in the chocolate, pear and walnut pieces until evenly combined.
  • Pour into tin – don’t worry if the batter is quite runny; it is supposed to be a moist cake.
  • Bake for about 30-40 mins or until a cake skewer comes out clean.
  • When cooled slightly, turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
  • Make the ganache by heating the cream until warmed through, then break the chocolate into small pieces and stir in until the chocolate has melted. Stir in the coffee.
  • Spread over the cake.
  • Peel the leftover half of the pear and cut into thin wedges. Place decoratively on cake, and brush with the marmalade to prevent browning.
  • Finish with chopped hazelnuts and walnut halves.
  • Put cake in fridge to set the ganache; serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 21.2gProtein: 4.3gFat: 19.1gSaturated Fat: 9.7gFiber: 1.4gSugar: 14.9g
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Pairing suggestions

Here are some excellent pairing options for this mocha pear cake:

  1. Dessert Accompaniments
    • Cream enhances flavor beautifully.
    • Vanilla ice cream adds a rich, indulgent touch.
    • Custard complements the cake’s flavors effectively.
  2. Alcoholic Drinks
    • Irish cream liqueur adds luxurious smoothness. It complements chocolate and coffee flavors.
    • Irish coffee echoes the cake’s coffee notes.
    • Mocha Martini adds indulgent richness.
    • Moscato adds a fruity contrast to the rich cake. Its bubbly texture balances the cake’s richness.
  3. Non-alcoholic Beverages
    • Mocha coffee pairs well with chocolate notes in the cake.
    • Cappuccino adds a creamy texture to desserts.
    • Dark roast coffee enhances mocha flavors.
    • Robust coffee creates a satisfying pairing.

Variations

Mocha pear cake is enjoyed in various delightful variations.

  1. Upside Down Mocha Pear Cake uses a gluten-free mocha sponge as its base. Pears caramelize during baking for a rich flavor. Ground almonds add moisture and texture to the cake.
  2. Vegan Versions use vegan butter and cream. Spices like cinnamon enhance the cake’s flavor. Pears retain their natural sweetness in this version.
  3. Almond Mocha Pear Cake adds moisture and nuttiness to the cake. Chopped pears mix directly into the batter. Almond meal maintains the cake’s softness over time.
  4. Browned Butter Pear Cake adds a nutty flavor to the cake. Orange zest enhances the cake’s flavor profile. The cake is moist and visually stunning.
  5. Spiced Versions use spices like cinnamon to elevate the cake’s flavor. Chocolate and coffee pair well with spices. The cake pairs well with tea or coffee.

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