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Pear and Walnut Upside-Down Cake with Chocolate Sauce

A spiced sponge cake baked over caramelised pears and walnuts, served warm with a rich, silky chocolate sauce.

BakingVegetarianDessertFruitChocolate
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
820.1
kcal / serving
4920.5 kcal total
Carbs
74.8g
per serving
448.6 g total
Fat
55.2g
per serving
331.4 g total
Protein
9.7g
per serving
58.2 g total
Cook Time
40
minutes
Serves
6
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
45
g
Caster Sugar
for the base
45
g
Light Brown Sugar
for the base
75
g
Caster Sugar
for sponge batter
2
tsp
Baking Powder
0.5
tsp
Bicarbonate Of Soda
250
g
Dark Chocolate
finely chopped or grated
Dairy
175
g
Butter
melted, for greasing and base
45
g
Unsalted Butter
for sponge batter
1
piece
Egg
60
ml
Buttermilk
150
ml
Milk
for sauce
50
ml
Whipping Cream
for sauce
Fruits
2
piece
Pears
ripe, peeled, halved and cored
GrainsCereals
50
g
Plain White Flour
NutsSeeds
25
g
Walnut Halves
skinned and lightly roasted
1
pinch
Salt
0.5
tsp
Ground Cinnamon
0.25
tsp
Ground Cloves
0.25
tsp
Ground Nutmeg

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