How to Make Chocolate Pear Spice Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the warm, comforting aroma of spices wafting through the kitchen, especially during the cooler months. And when those spices are paired with the rich, indulgent flavor of chocolate and the sweet, juicy taste of pears, the result is nothing short of magic. That's what makes this Chocolate Pear Spice Cake such a standout dessert. It's the perfect blend of cozy fall flavors and decadent sweetness, making it an ideal treat for chilly evenings by the fire or holiday gath...

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ⅓ cups applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 (18.5 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
  • 1 small Bosc pear, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 (2.6 ounce) bar milk chocolate, coarsely chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 to 10 inch cake

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch springform pan.
  • Use an electric mixer to beat the eggs, applesauce, molasses, and butter in a large bowl. Beat in the cake mix along with the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and orange peel. Mix on medium speed for 4 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan. Top the unbaked cake with pear slices; sprinkle evenly with the pecans and chopped chocolate.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 to 60 minutes. Cool for 25 minutes before removing from pan.
  • Nutrition

    283 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 274mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 140mg