Sweet pears sink into and cut through this rich, fudgy, nutty treat
Sweet pears sink into and cut through this rich, fudgy, nutty treat
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nlike lighter, flour-based cakes, tortes are traditionally rich and dense. Often made with ground nuts instead of flour, this gives them a fudgy, moist texture. Here, ripe pears sink gently into a dark chocolate and hazelnut batter, with the flavours of vanilla, almond and cardamom subtly enhancing the depth of the chocolate and teasing out the fruit’s perfume.
Prep 10 min
Cook 1 hr 15 min, plus cooling
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